TW202118687A - Operating device for human-powered vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base member and circuitry. The base member includes a power-supply accommodating part configured to accommodate a power supply extending along a reference plane. The circuitry is provided to the base member to extend along an additional reference plane intersecting with the reference plane.

Description

Manpowered vehicle operating device

The present invention relates to an operating device for a human-powered vehicle.

The manpowered vehicle includes an operating unit configured to operate an operated unit.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, an operating device for a human-powered vehicle includes a base member and an electric circuit. The base member includes a power supply accommodating part configured to accommodate a power supply extending along a reference plane. The circuit is provided to the base member to extend along an additional reference plane that intersects the reference plane.

Using the operating device according to the first aspect, the power supply accommodating part and the circuit can be arranged along the shape of the base member.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the first aspect is arranged, so that the reference plane and the additional reference plane cross each other to define a crossing angle. The crossing angle is equal to or less than 150 degrees.

Using the operating device according to the second aspect, the power supply accommodating part and the circuit can be arranged along the shape of the base member.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the second aspect is provided, so

Using the operating device according to the third aspect, the power supply accommodating part and the circuit can be arranged along the shape of the base member.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to third aspects further includes an operating member that is pivotally connected to the base member about a pivot axis.

Using the operating device according to the fourth aspect, other devices can be operated by using the operating member.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the fourth aspect is provided, so that at least one of the reference plane and the additional reference plane extends along the pivot axis.

Using the operating device according to the fifth aspect, the power supply accommodating part and the circuit can be arranged along the shape of the base member.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the fourth or fifth aspect is provided, so that at least one of the reference plane and the additional reference plane extends along the pivot axis.

Using the operating device according to the sixth aspect, the power supply accommodating part and the circuit can be arranged along the shape of the base member.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the fourth to sixth aspects is provided, so that the base member includes a first end portion configured to be connected to a handlebar and the second A second end portion opposite to the end portion, and a grip portion, which are arranged between the first end portion and the second end portion.

Using the operating device according to the seventh aspect, the power supply accommodating part can be applied to a road-type and/or rod-end-type operating device.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the seventh aspect is provided, so that at least one of the power supply accommodating portion and the circuit is at least partially provided on the second end portion of the base member.

Using the operating device according to the eighth aspect, the second end portion of the base member can be regarded as a portion provided with the power supply receiving portion.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the seventh or eighth aspect is provided, so that in a fixed state where the first end portion is connected to the handlebar, at least the power supply accommodating portion The one with the circuit is at least partially disposed on the other of the power supply receiving portion and the circuit.

By using the operating device according to the ninth aspect, the power supply accommodating part and the circuit can be effectively arranged in the base member.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the seventh to ninth aspects is provided, so that when viewed from the pivot axis, at least one of the power supply accommodating portion and the circuit Partly overlaps the pivot axis.

Using the operating device according to the tenth aspect, a surrounding area of the pivot axis can be used as an area in which the power supply accommodating part and the circuit are arranged.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the seventh to tenth aspects is provided, so that one of the power supply accommodating part and the circuit is larger than the power supply accommodating part and the The other of the circuits is closer to the operating member.

By using the operating device according to the eleventh aspect, the power supply accommodating part and the circuit can be effectively arranged in the base member.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the fourth to eleventh aspects is provided, so that the base member includes a first side surface and a second side surface. The second side surface is disposed on the opposite side of the first side surface along the pivot axis. One of the power supply accommodating part and the circuit is at least partially disposed on one of the first side surface and the second side surface.

Using the operating device according to the twelfth aspect, one side surface of the base member can be used for one of the power supply accommodating part and the circuit.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects is provided, so that the power supply accommodating portion includes a first inner surface and an insertion opening. The first inner surface extends along the reference plane and has a first contour, and the first contour defines a first area when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the reference plane. The insertion opening extends along an insertion opening plane that is not parallel to the reference plane. The insertion opening has an opening contour, and the contour defines an insertion opening area when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the insertion opening. The first area is larger than the insertion opening area.

Using the operating device according to the thirteenth aspect, the power supply such as a button battery shaped like a flat cylinder can be inserted into or removed from the power supply accommodating part.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the thirteenth aspect is provided, so that the power supply accommodating portion includes an accommodating space and a second inner surface extending along the reference plane. The insertion opening area is defined between the first inner surface and the second inner surface. The accommodating space is at least partially defined between the first inner surface and the second inner surface.

Using the operating device according to the fourteenth aspect, the accommodating space in the accommodating structure can be determined by using the first inner surface and the second inner surface.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the fourteenth aspect is provided, so that the power supply accommodating portion includes a third inner surface extending between the first inner surface and the second inner surface. The inner surface. The power supply receiving portion is at least partially defined by the first inner surface, the second inner surface, and the third inner surface. The third inner surface includes a facing portion facing the insertion opening.

Using the operating device according to the fifteenth aspect, the containing space can be effectively determined by using the first inner surface, the second inner surface, and the third inner surface.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to the fifteenth aspect further includes an electrical contact. The electrical contact is provided in at least one of the first inner surface, the second inner surface, and the third inner surface so as to be able to communicate with the power supply in a state in which the power supply is accommodated in the power supply accommodating portion Power supply contacts.

Using the operating device according to the sixteenth aspect, the electrical contact can be electrically connected to a positive electrode and/or a negative electrode in the containing portion.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the operating device according to any one of the first to sixteenth aspects is provided, so that the circuit includes at least one of a communicator, an antenna, a notification unit, and a controller By.

Using the operating device according to the seventeenth aspect, a signal can be transmitted through a wireless and/or wired communication channel.

At this time, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings, in which in many of the drawings, the same reference numbers designate corresponding or identical elements. The first specific embodiment

As seen in FIG. 1, an operating or electric device 10 for a human-powered vehicle is arranged to be fixedly connected to a handlebar 3. In this specific embodiment, the operating device 10 is configured to be fixedly connected to the down-curving handlebar. However, the structure of the operating device 10 can be applied to other operating devices that are fixed to other types of handlebars, such as flat handlebars, chronograph handlebars, and bullhorn handlebars.

For example, the human-powered vehicle 2 is a vehicle driven by power, and the power includes at least the manpower of a rider (ie, a knight) riding in the human-powered vehicle 2. The human-powered vehicle 2 has any number of vehicles, for example, the human-powered vehicle 2 has at least one wheel. In this specific embodiment, the size of the human-powered vehicle 2 is preferably smaller than the size of a four-wheeled vehicle. However, the human-powered vehicle 2 may be of any size, for example, the size of the human-powered vehicle 2 may be larger than the size of a four-wheeled vehicle. Examples of human-powered vehicles 2 include bicycles, tricycles, and scooters. In this specific embodiment, the human-powered vehicle 2 is a bicycle. An electric assist system including an electric motor can be applied to a human-powered vehicle 2 (such as a bicycle) to assist the user's muscle power. In other words, the human-powered vehicle 2 may be an electric bicycle.

The operating device 10 is operatively connected to at least one device to operate the at least one device. In this embodiment, the operating device 10 is operatively connected to an operating device BC1, such as a braking device. The operating device 10 is operatively connected to the operated device BC1 through a hydraulic hose 4. However, the operating device 10 can be operatively connected to a mechanical component, such as a brake device, through a mechanical control cable including an inner cable. The operated device BC1 may include devices other than the braking device.

The operating device 10 is electrically connected to an electric component BC2 and an additional electric component BC3. In this way, the operating device 10 can also be referred to as an electric device 10. In this specific embodiment, the operating device 10 is wirelessly connected to the electric component BC2 and the additional electric component BC3. However, the operating device 10 can be connected to the electric component BC2 and the additional electric component BC3 through an electric control cable.

Examples of the electric component BC2 and the additional electric component BC3 include an additional or satellite operating device, an adjustable seat post, a suspension, a transmission device, a brake device, a lighting device, and a display device. In this specific embodiment, the electric component BC2 includes a speed change device, such as a transmission. The additional electric component BC3 includes an adjustable seat post. However, the electric component BC2 and the additional electric component BC3 are not limited to the above-mentioned devices.

In this specific embodiment, the operating device 10 is a right-hand operating/controlling device, which is configured to be operated by the rider's right hand to activate the operated device BC1. However, the structure of the operating device 10 can be adapted to a left-hand operating device.

In this application, the following direction terms "forward", "back", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", "horizontal", "upward" and "downward" and others Any similar direction terms refer to a direction determined by a user (such as a rider) sitting in a standard position of the user in the human vehicle 2 (such as on the seat cushion or seat) and facing the direction determined by the handlebar 3. Therefore, the terms used to describe the operating device 10 or other components should be interpreted when the human-powered vehicle 2 equipped with the operating device 10 is in a normal riding position on a horizontal surface.

The operating device 10 includes switches SW1, SW2, and SW3. The switch SW1 is configured to be activated in response to a user input U1, the switch SW2 is configured to be activated in response to a user input U2, and the switch SW3 is configured to be activated in response to a user input U3. In this embodiment, the electric component BC2 is configured to be operated in response to the user input U1 and U2 of the switches SW1 and SW2, and the additional electric component BC3 is configured to be operated in response to the user input U3 of the switch SW3 . For example, the electric component BC2 is set to shift up and down in response to the user inputs U1 and U2 received by the switches SW1 and SW2, and the additional electric component BC3 is set to change the shift between a locked state and an adjustable state. The state of the additional electric component BC3 responds to the user input U3 received by the switch SW3. However, each switch SW1 to SW3 can be used to operate other devices.

As seen in FIG. 2, the operating device 10 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes a base member 12, and the electric device 10 further includes at least one of an operating member and an actuating member that can move relative to the base member 12. In this specific embodiment, the operating device 10 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes an operating member 14. The base member 12 extends in a longitudinal direction D1. The base member 12 includes a first end portion 16 and a second end portion 18. The first end portion 16 is configured to be connected to the handlebar 3, and the second end portion 18 is opposite to the first end portion 16. The second end portion 18 is opposed to the first end portion 16 in the longitudinal direction D1. The second end portion 18 constitutes a free end of the base member 12. The base member 12 includes a grip portion 20 disposed between the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18. The gripping portion 20 is disposed between the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18 in the longitudinal direction D1.

The operating member 14 is movably connected to the base member 12. The operating member 14 is pivotally connected to the base member 12 about a pivot axis A1. The pivot axis A1 is closer to the second end portion 18 than the first end portion 16. The operating member 14 includes a proximal portion 14A and a distal portion 14B opposite to the proximal portion 14A. The operating member 14 extends from the proximal portion 14A to the distal portion 14B. The proximal portion 14A is closer to the pivot axis A1 than the distal portion 14B. The distal end portion 14B is farther from the proximal end portion 14A than the pivot axis A1 in the longitudinal direction of the operating member 14. In this specific embodiment, the distal end portion 14B is the farthest from the proximal end portion 14A in the operating member 14 and constitutes the free end portion of the operating member 14. In a fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the distal end portion 14B is disposed below the pivot axis A1 and the proximal end portion 14A.

The operating member 14 can pivot about the pivot axis A1 between a sitting position P11 and an operating position P12 relative to the base member 12. The operating device 10 includes a pivot shaft 24 defining the pivot axis A1. The pivot shaft 24 pivotally connects the operating member 14 to the base member 12. In this specific embodiment, the sitting position P11 and the operating position P12 are defined by the pivot axis A1 and the distal portion 14B.

In this application, the term "positioning position" is used to mean that the movable part (such as the operating member 14) still maintains a stationary position when the user does not operate a movable part. The term "operation position" represents a position where the movable part has been operated by the user to perform the operation of a device such as the operated device BC1.

The base member 12 includes a hydraulic unit 26 arranged in the base member 12. The hydraulic unit 26 is configured to generate hydraulic pressure in response to the action of the operating member 14. For example, the hydraulic unit 26 includes a hydraulic hole, a piston, and a liquid reservoir. Since the hydraulic unit 26 includes a known structure, it will not be described in detail for the sake of simplicity. The operating device 14 may be operatively connected to another structure instead of the hydraulic unit 26. For example, the operating device 14 can be operatively connected to a mechanical control cable, such as a Bowden cable, and thus operate the operated device BC1.

The operating device 10 further includes a grip cover 28. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 12 so as to at least partially cover the base member 12 in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 12. For example, the grip cover 28 is made of a non-metallic material such as an elastic material. Examples of elastic materials include rubber. The rider sometimes grips the base member 12 (e.g., the grip portion 20) during riding, and leans on the base member 12 (e.g., the grip portion 20) through the grip cover 28. The grip cover 28 can be omitted from the operating device 10.

The switches SW1 and SW2 are fixed to the operating member 14 and can move with the operating member 14 relative to the base member 12. The switch SW3 is fixedly connected to the base member 12. The switch SW3 is arranged at the second end portion 18. The SW3 is arranged between the base member 12 and the grip cover 28. The switch SW3 is configured to be operated by the user by grasping the cover 28. However, the positions of the switches SW1, SW2, and SW3 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 3, the first end portion 16 includes a contact surface 16A, which is arranged to contact the handlebar 3 in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3. The operating device 10 further includes a fixing structure 30 configured to connect the first end portion 16 to the handlebar 3. As seen in FIG. 1, the fixing structure 30 preferably includes a belt clamp 32 and a locking member 34. The locking member 34 is configured to connect the belt clamp 32 to the first end portion 16, and the locking member 34 includes a fixing bolt 36 so as to clamp the handlebar 3 between the belt clamp 32 and the first end portion 16. The fixing structure 30 may include other structures that are similar to a transmission with a clamp 32 and used to be fixed to a lower-bending handlebar.

As seen in FIG. 2, the operating device 10 includes a power supply 40. The operating device 10 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes a circuit 42. The power supply 40 is configured to supply power to the circuit 42 and other components. Examples of the power supply 40 include primary batteries, secondary batteries, and capacitors. In this embodiment, the power supply 40 includes a flat cylindrical button battery. However, the power supply 40 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

The operating device 10 includes a connector CN to which at least one electrical control cable is detachably connected. This connector CN is attached to the base member 12. In this specific embodiment, the connector CN includes connecting ports CN1 and CN2 (see, for example, FIG. 3), which are configured to receive an electrical control cable in a detachable manner. The circuit 42 is configured to be electrically connected to the power supply 40, the switches SW1, SW2, and SW3, and the connector CN. The total number of the connection ports is not limited to this specific embodiment. The connector CN may include one connection port or at least three connection ports.

The term "detachable and/or attachable" as used herein covers a configuration in which one element can be repeatedly separated and attached to another element without substantial damage.

The base member 12 includes an accommodation structure 43, in other words, the electric device 10 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes an accommodation structure 43. The receiving structure 43 is disposed at the second end portion 18. When viewed along the pivot axis A1, the accommodating structure 43 is arranged in the second end portion 18 at the farthest position from the first end portion 16 along the longitudinal direction D1. The accommodating structure 43 includes a accommodating portion 44 configured to accommodate at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

In this specific embodiment, the accommodating part 44 is configured to accommodate the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. In particular, the accommodating part 44 includes a power supply accommodating part 44P and a circuit accommodating part 44C. In other words, the base member 12 includes the power supply accommodating portion 44P and the circuit accommodating portion 44C. The accommodating structure 43 includes the power supply accommodating part 44P and the circuit accommodating part 44C. The power supply accommodating part 44P is provided to accommodate the power supply 40. The circuit accommodating portion 44C is provided to accommodate the circuit 42. However, the accommodating part 44 may be configured to accommodate only one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. One of the power supply accommodating part 44P and the circuit accommodating part 44C can be omitted from the accommodating part 44.

The receiving portion 44 is at least partially arranged in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther away from the first end portion 16 of the base member 12 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 44 is at least partially configured to be farther from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. At least one of the power supply receiving portion 44P and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the second end portion 18 of the base member 12.

In this specific embodiment, the receiving portion 44 is at least partially arranged in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther away from the first end portion 16 of the base member 12 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 44 is partially configured to be farther away from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. The power supply receiving portion 44P and the circuit 42 are completely disposed on the second end portion 18 of the base member 12. However, the receiving portion 44 is completely configured in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther from the first end portion 16 of the base member 12 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The accommodating portion 44 is completely configured to be farther from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. At least one of the power supply receiving portion 44P and the circuit 42 is partially provided on the second end portion 18 of the base member 12.

The base member 12 includes a base body 46. The receiving structure 43 is a separate member from the base body 46, and is fixed to the base body 46 with a fastener or an engaging structure such as an adhesive. The base body 46 includes the first end portion 16 of the base member 12 and the grip portion 20. The operating member 14 is pivotally connected to the base body 46 about the pivot axis A1. However, the receiving structure 43 may be integrated with the base body 46 as an integrally formed member. The position of the receiving structure 43 in the base member 12 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

Viewed along the pivot axis A1, one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the other of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, viewed along the pivot axis A1, the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the power supply 40 is. However, the power supply 40 may be closer to the operating member 14 than the circuit 42.

In the fixed connection state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the other of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply 40 is at least partially configured on the circuit 42. However, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply 40 may be at least partially configured on the circuit 42. In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply 40.

One of the power supply accommodating portion 44P and the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the other of the power supply accommodating portion 44P and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the power supply receiving portion 44P. However, the power supply accommodating portion 44P may be closer to the operating member 14 than the circuit 42. The distance between the power supply accommodating portion 44P and the operating member 14 may be equal to the distance between the circuit 42 and the operating member 14.

In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, one of the power supply accommodating portion 44P and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the other of the power supply accommodating portion 44P and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply receiving portion 44P is at least partially configured on the circuit 42. However, in the fixed connection state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply receiving portion 44P can be completely configured on the circuit 42. In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply receiving portion 44P.

As seen in FIG. 4, the power supply receiving portion 44P extends along a reference plane RP11. The circuit receiving portion 44C extends along an additional reference plane RP12. The power supply accommodating portion 44P is configured to accommodate the power supply 40 extending along the reference plane RP11. The circuit 42 is provided to the base member 12 to extend along the additional reference plane RP12 intersecting the reference plane RP11. The circuit 42 includes a circuit board 42A. The circuit board 42A is provided to the base member 12 to extend along this additional reference plane RP12.

The reference plane RP11 and the additional reference plane RP12 cross each other to define a crossing angle AG1. The crossing angle AG1 is equal to or less than 150 degrees. The crossing angle AG1 is equal to or greater than 30 degrees. In this specific embodiment, the crossing angle AG1 is 90 degrees. For example, more than half of the pivot axis A1 and the base body 46 are arranged in the region RG1 defined between the reference plane RP11 and the additional reference plane RP12. The crossing angle AG1 is defined in the region RG1 where more than half of the pivot axis A1 and the base body 46 are arranged. However, the crossing angle AG1 is not limited to this specific embodiment and the above range.

The accommodating portion 44 includes an accommodating space 52 in which at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is to be disposed. In this specific embodiment, the power supply accommodating portion 44P includes an accommodating space 52 in which the power supply 40 is to be disposed. However, the position of the accommodating space 52 is not limited to the power supply accommodating portion 44P. The accommodating space 52 may be configured to accommodate the circuit 42 or both the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

The accommodating portion 44 includes an accommodating space 53 in which at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is to be disposed. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating portion 44C includes an accommodating space 53 in which the circuit 42 is to be arranged. However, the position of the accommodating space 53 is not limited to the circuit accommodating portion 44C. The accommodating space 53 may be configured to accommodate the power supply 40 or both the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

As seen in FIG. 5, the receiving structure 43 includes a main body 54 and an attachment member 55. The attachment member 55 is provided to be attached to the main body 54. The power supply accommodating portion 44P is configured to at least one of the main body 54 and the attachment member 55, thus accommodating the power supply 40. In this specific embodiment, the power supply accommodating portion 44P is configured to the main body 54. However, the power supply accommodating part 44P may be configured to the attachment member 55 or both the main body 54 and the attachment member 55.

The attachment member 55 is a member separated from the main body 54. The main body 54 may be integrally configured as an integrally formed member. Each of the main body 54 and the attachment member 55 is made of a non-metallic material such as fiber reinforced plastic. However, the materials of the main body 54 and the attachment member 55 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

The accommodating part 44 includes an insertion opening 56 arranged on one end of the accommodating part 44. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 44P includes an insertion opening 56. The accommodating space 52 includes an insertion opening 56. When the power supply 40 has been inserted into or removed from the accommodating space 52, the power supply 40 passes through the insertion opening 56. When the insertion opening 56 is not covered by other components, the accommodating space 52 is opened through the insertion opening 56 in an axial direction D2 relative to the pivot axis A1. The attachment member 55 is provided to be attached to the main body 54 to cover the insertion opening 56.

The attachment member 55 is attached to the main body 54 in a detachable manner. The electric device 10 further includes a fastener 43B, which is configured to fasten the attachment member 55 to the main body 54 and can be separated from the main body 54 without damage. In this specific embodiment, the electric device 10 includes a number of fasteners 43B. An example of the fastener 43B includes a screw. The attachment member 55 is attached to the main body 54 with a number of fasteners 43B in a detachable manner. The accommodating structure 43 is provided to allow the power supply 40 to be removed from the power supply accommodating portion 44P in an open state where the attachment member 55 is separated from the main body 54. In a state where the attachment member 55 is attached to the main body 54, the attachment member 55 is provided to close the insertion opening 56. However, the attachment member 55 may be connected to the main body 54 by another member such as a strap to prevent the attachment member 55 from accidentally falling from the main body 54.

The electric device 10 further includes a sealing member 43A, and in a state where the attachment member 55 is attached to the main body 54, the sealing member 43A is disposed so as to be disposed between the main body 54 and the attachment member 55. In this embodiment, the sealing member 43A is made of a non-metallic material such as an elastic material. Examples of elastic materials include rubber. The sealing member 43A is attached to the main body 54 with an integrated mold or an adhesive structure like an adhesive. However, the sealing member 43A may be attached to the main body 55 with an integrated mold or an adhesive structure like an adhesive.

The electric device 10 further includes a fixing frame 57 configured to at least partially receive the power supply 40 and arranged in the power supply accommodating portion 44P. The fixing frame 57 is a separate member from the main body 54. The fixing frame 57 is configured to the attachment member 55. The fixing frame 57 extends from the attachment member 55 in the axial direction D2. In a state where the attachment member 55 has been fixed to the main body 54, the fixing frame 57 is provided to be arranged in the accommodation space 52. In this specific embodiment, the fixing frame 57 and the attachment member 55 are integrated into an integrally formed member. However, the fixing frame 57 may be configured to the main body 54. The fixing frame 57 is a member separate from the attachment member 55.

As seen in FIG. 6, the fixing frame 57 includes a first fixing arm 57A, a second fixing arm 57B, and a supporting base 57C. The first fixed arm 57A protrudes from the attachment member 55 in the axial direction D2. The second fixed arm 57B protrudes from the attachment member 55 in the axial direction D2. The first fixing arm 57A includes a first fixing surface 57D that can be in contact with the power supply 40. The second fixing arm 57B includes a second fixing surface 57E that can be in contact with the power supply 40. The second fixing surface 57E is spaced apart from the first fixing surface 57D. The first fixing surface 57D has a curved shape and extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. The second fixing surface 57E has a curved shape and extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. However, the shapes of the first fixing surface 57D and the second fixing surface 57E are not limited to this curved shape. The support base 57C may be in contact with the power supply 40. The support base 57C is arranged between the first fixed arm 57A and the second fixed arm 57B. The support base 57C connects the first fixed arm 57A and the second fixed arm 57B. The support base 57C extends from the first fixing surface 57D toward the second fixing surface 57E. The support base 57C extends from the second fixing surface 57E toward the first fixing surface 57D.

As seen in FIG. 7, the first fixing arm 57A, the second fixing arm 57B and the supporting base 57C define a supporting recess 57G in which the power supply 40 is disposed. In the state where the power supply 40 is disposed in the support recess 57G, the power supply 40, the attachment member 55 and the fixing frame 57 can be regarded as a single unit.

As seen in FIG. 8, the fixing frame 57 is configured to carry the power supply 40 when the power supply 40 is inserted into and/or removed from the power supply receiving portion 44P through the insertion opening 56. The fixing frame 57 is configured to carry the power supply 40 when the attachment member 55 has been fixed to and/or removed from the main body 54.

As seen in FIG. 9, the receiving portion 44 includes an insertion opening 58 disposed on one end of the receiving portion 44. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating portion 44C includes an insertion opening 58. The accommodation space 53 includes an insertion opening 58. When the circuit 42 has been inserted into or removed from the accommodation space 53, the circuit 42 passes through the insertion opening 58. In a state where the insertion opening 58 is not covered by other members, the accommodating space 53 is opened through the insertion opening 58 in a direction different from the axial direction D2.

The receiving structure 43 includes an additional attachment member 59 configured to be attached to the main body 54 to cover the insertion opening 58. The additional attachment member 59 includes many through holes 59A. At least one cable extends through at least one of the many through holes 59A. The additional attachment member 59 includes four through holes 59A. However, the total number of through holes 59A is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 2, the grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 12, so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 12, the receiving structure 43 is at least partially exposed from the grip cover 28. In this specific embodiment, the grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 12, so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 12, a part of the main body 54 is exposed from the grip cover 28. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 12 so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 12, the attachment member 55 is not exposed from the grip cover 28. However, the structure of the grip cover 28 is not limited to the above-mentioned structure. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 12 so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 12, the main body 54 is not exposed from the grip cover 28. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 12 such that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 12, the attachment member 55 is at least partially exposed from the grip cover 28.

As seen in FIG. 4, the receiving portion 44 includes a first inner surface 60 and a second inner surface 62. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 44P includes a first inner surface 60, and the power supply receiving portion 44P includes a second inner surface 62. The second inner surface 62 faces the first inner surface 60. The second inner surface 62 is spaced from the first inner surface 60. The receiving space 52 is at least partially defined between the first inner surface 60 and the second inner surface 62. In other words, the first inner surface 60 and the second inner surface 62 are spaced apart from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 52 between the first inner surface 60 and the second inner surface 62.

The first inner surface 60 extends along the reference plane RP11. The second inner surface 62 extends along the reference plane RP11. The reference plane RP11 is defined between the first inner surface 60 and the second inner surface 62. Both the first inner surface 60 and the second inner surface 62 are parallel to the reference plane RP11. However, neither the first inner surface 60 nor the second inner surface 62 may be parallel to the reference plane RP11.

The first inner surface 60 extends along a first direction D41 and faces the second inner surface 62. The second inner surface 62 extends along the first direction D41 and faces the first inner surface 60. In this embodiment, the first inner surface 60 faces the second inner surface 62 in a second direction D42. The first direction D41 is parallel to the reference plane RP11. The second direction D42 is perpendicular to the first direction D41 and parallel to the additional reference plane RP12. However, the relationship among the reference plane RP11, the additional reference plane RP12, the first direction D41, and the second direction D42 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 10, the receiving portion 44 includes a third inner surface 64 extending between the first inner surface 60 and the second inner surface 62. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 44P includes a third inner surface 64 that extends between the first inner surface 60 and the second inner surface 62. The third inner surface 64 extends in the second direction D42. The receiving space 52 is at least partially defined by the first inner surface 60, the second inner surface 62 and the third inner surface 64. The third inner surface 64 includes a facing portion 64A facing the insertion opening 56. The power supply receiving portion 44P extends in the axial direction D2. The accommodating space 52 extends from the third inner surface 64 in the axial direction D2 to the insertion opening 56. In this specific embodiment, the reference plane RP11 is parallel to the axial direction D2. However, the relationship between the reference plane RP11 and the axial direction D2 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in Fig. 11, the third inner surface 64 has an arc shape. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating space 52, the third inner surface 64 extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. However, the shape of the third inner surface 64 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

The receiving portion 44 includes a fourth inner surface 66 and a fifth inner surface 68. The fourth inner surface 66 extends from the third inner surface 64 to the insertion opening 56 along the axial direction D2. The fifth inner surface 68 extends from the third inner surface 64 to the insertion opening 56 along the axial direction D2. The third inner surface 64 extends from the fourth inner surface 66 to the fifth inner surface 68 in the circumferential direction.

As seen in FIG. 4, the fourth inner surface 66 extends between the first inner surface 60 and the second inner surface 62. The fifth inner surface 68 extends between the first inner surface 60 and the second inner surface 62. The fourth inner surface 66 and the fifth inner surface 68 are separated from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 52 between the fourth inner surface 66 and the fifth inner surface 68. The fourth inner surface 66 faces the fifth inner surface 68. The fourth inner surface 66 extends in the second direction D42. The fifth inner surface 68 extends in the second direction D42. However, the structures of the fourth inner surface 66 and the fifth inner surface 68 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 4, the receiving portion 44 includes a first inner surface 70 and a second inner surface 72. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating portion 44C includes a first inner surface 70, and the circuit accommodating portion 44C includes a second inner surface 72. The second inner surface 72 is spaced from the first inner surface 70. The receiving space 53 is at least partially defined between the first inner surface 70 and the second inner surface 72. In other words, the first inner surface 70 and the second inner surface 72 are spaced apart from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 53 between the first inner surface 70 and the second inner surface 72.

The first inner surface 70 extends along this additional reference plane RP12. The second inner surface 72 extends along this additional reference plane RP12. The additional reference plane RP12 is defined between the first inner surface 70 and the second inner surface 72. Both the first inner surface 70 and the second inner surface 72 are parallel to the additional reference plane RP12. However, neither the first inner surface 70 nor the second inner surface 72 may be parallel to the additional reference plane RP12.

The first inner surface 70 extends along a first direction D51 and faces the second inner surface 72. The second inner surface 72 extends along the first direction D51 and faces the first inner surface 70. In this embodiment, the first inner surface 70 faces the second inner surface 72 in a second direction D52. The first direction D51 is parallel to the additional reference plane RP12 and the second direction D42. The second direction D52 is perpendicular to the first direction D51 and parallel to the reference plane RP11 and the first direction D41. However, the relationship among the reference plane RP11, the additional reference plane RP12, the first direction D41 and the second direction D42, the first direction D51 and the second direction D52 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

The receiving portion 44 includes a third inner surface 74 extending between the first inner surface 70 and the second inner surface 72. In this particular embodiment, the circuit receiving portion 44C includes a third inner surface 74 that extends between the first inner surface 70 and the second inner surface 72. The third inner surface 74 extends in the second direction D52. The receiving space 53 is at least partially defined by the first inner surface 70, the second inner surface 72 and the third inner surface 74. The third inner surface 74 includes a facing portion 74A facing the insertion opening 58 with respect to the receiving space 53. The circuit accommodating portion 44C extends in the first direction D51. The accommodating space 53 extends from the third inner surface 74 to the first direction D51 to the insertion opening 58.

As seen in FIG. 11, the receiving portion 44 includes a fourth inner surface 76 and a fifth inner surface 78. The fourth inner surface 76 extends between the first inner surface 70 and the second inner surface 72. The fifth inner surface 78 extends between the first inner surface 70 and the second inner surface 72. The fourth inner surface 76 and the fifth inner surface 78 are separated from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 53 between the fourth inner surface 76 and the fifth inner surface 78. The fourth inner surface 76 faces the fifth inner surface 78.

As seen in FIG. 12, the fourth inner surface 76 extends from the third inner surface 74 in the first direction D51 to the insertion opening 58. The fifth inner surface 78 extends from the third inner surface 74 in the first direction D51 to the insertion opening 58. However, the structures of the fourth inner surface 76 and the fifth inner surface 78 are not limited to this specific embodiment. The third inner surface 74 extends from the fourth inner surface 76 to the fifth inner surface 78.

As seen in FIG. 10, the operating device 10 further includes an electric contact 80, in other words, the electric device 10 further includes an electric contact 80. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating portion 44, the electrical contact 80 is arranged to be in contact with the power supply 40. The electrical contact 80 is disposed in at least one of the first inner surface 60, the second inner surface 62, and the third inner surface 64 so as to be able to communicate with the power supply 40 in a state where the power supply 40 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 44. contact. The electrical contact 80 is disposed in at least one of the first inner surface 60, the second inner surface 62, and the third inner surface 64 so as to be able to communicate with the power supply in a state where the power supply 40 is accommodated in the power supply accommodating portion 44P. The supplier 40 contacts. In this specific embodiment, the electrical contacts 80 are disposed in at least the first inner surface 60 and the third inner surface 64 so as to be able to contact the power supply 40 when the power supply 40 is disposed in the receiving portion 44. However, the position of the electrical contact 80 is not limited to this specific embodiment. For example, the electrical contact 80 may be disposed in at least the second inner surface 62 and the third inner surface 64 so as to be in contact with the power supply 40 in a state where the power supply 40 is disposed in the receiving portion 44.

In this specific embodiment, the electrical contact 80 includes a positive contact 82 and a negative contact 84, and the negative contact is a component separate from the positive contact 82. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating portion 44 (for example, the power supply accommodating portion 44P), the positive contact 82 is provided to be in contact with the positive electrode of the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating portion 44 (for example, the power supply accommodating portion 44P), the negative contact 84 is arranged to be in contact with the negative electrode of the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been disposed in the accommodating portion 44 (for example, the power supply accommodating portion 44P), the positive contact 82 is disposed in the third inner surface 64 to be in contact with the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been disposed in the accommodating part 44 (for example, the power supply accommodating part 44P), the negative contact 84 is disposed in the first inner surface 60 to be in contact with the power supply 40. However, the positions of the positive contact 82 and the negative contact 84 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in Fig. 11, the supporting base 57C of the fixing frame 57 includes a recess 57H. The recess 57H is arranged between the first fixed arm 57A and the second fixed arm 57B to avoid interference between the fixed frame 57 and the electrical contact 80. In a state where the fixing frame 57 has been arranged in the power supply receiving portion 44P, the electrical contact 80 is at least partially arranged in the recess 57H. In the state in which the fixing frame 57 has been arranged in the power supply accommodating portion 44P, at least a part of at least one of the positive contact 82 and the negative contact 84 is arranged in the recess 57H. In this specific embodiment, in a state where the fixing frame 57 has been arranged in the power supply accommodating portion 44P, a part of the negative contact 84 is arranged in the recess 57H. However, the positional relationship between the fixing frame 57 and the electrical contact 80 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 13, the main body 54 includes a first attachment groove 85A and a pair of second attachment grooves 85B. The first attachment groove 85A is disposed in at least one of the first inner surface 60, the second inner surface 62 and the third inner surface 64. The second attachment groove 85B is disposed on at least one of the first inner surface 60, the second inner surface 62 and the third inner surface 64. In this specific embodiment, both the first attachment groove 85A and the pair of second attachment grooves 85B are arranged in the first inner surface 60. At least a part of the positive contact 82 and the negative contact 84 are disposed in the first attachment groove 85A to be fixed to the main body 54. At least a part of the negative contact 84 is disposed in the pair of second attachment grooves 85B to be fixed to the main body 54. However, the positions of the positive contact 82 and the negative contact 84 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIGS. 10 and 11, at least one of the reference plane RP11 and the additional reference plane RP12 extends along the pivot axis A1. In this specific embodiment, both the reference plane RP11 and the additional reference plane RP12 extend along the pivot axis A1. Both the reference plane RP11 and the additional reference plane RP12 are parallel to the pivot axis A1. However, at least one of the reference plane RP11 and the additional reference plane RP12 may be inclined with respect to the pivot axis A1.

As seen in Fig. 14, the first inner surface 60 has a first contour OL11. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the reference plane RP11 (see, for example, FIG. 4), the first contour OL11 defines a first area AR11. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the second direction D42 perpendicular to the reference plane RP11 (see, for example, FIG. 4), the first contour OL11 defines the first area AR11.

As seen in Figure 15, the second inner surface 62 has a second contour OL12. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the reference plane RP11, the second contour OL12 defines a second area AR12. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the second direction D42 perpendicular to the reference plane RP11 (see, for example, FIG. 4), the second contour OL12 defines the second area AR12.

As seen in Figure 16, the third inner surface 64 has a third contour OL13. Viewed from a direction parallel to the reference plane RP11, the third contour OL13 defines a third area AR13. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the axial direction D2 parallel to the reference plane RP11, the third contour OL13 defines the third area AR13.

As seen in Fig. 14, the insertion opening 56 extends along an insertion opening plane RP14. In this specific embodiment, the insertion opening plane RP14 extends in the first direction D41. The insertion opening plane RP14 is parallel to the first direction D41 and perpendicular to the axial direction D2. As seen in Figure 11, the main body 54 includes an attachment surface 54B. In a state where the sealing member 43A is attached to the main body 54, the sealing member 43A is in contact with the attachment surface 54B. The insertion opening plane RP14 is defined on the attachment surface 54B.

As seen in Fig. 17, the insertion opening 56 has an opening contour OL14. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the insertion opening plane RP14 (see, for example, FIG. 14), the opening outline OL14 defines an insertion opening area AR14. The insertion opening area AR14 is defined between the first inner surface 60 and the second inner surface 62. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the axial direction D2 perpendicular to the insertion opening plane RP14 (see, for example, FIG. 14), the opening contour OL14 defines the insertion opening area AR14.

The insertion opening area AR14 has a first length L11 and a second length L12. The first length L11 is defined in a first length direction D61 parallel to the reference plane RP11. The first length L11 is defined from the fourth inner surface 66 to the fifth inner surface 68 toward the first length direction D61. In this way, the first length L11 of the insertion opening 56 is equal to the length of the power supply receiving portion 44P defined in the first length direction D61 (ie, the first direction D41).

The second length L12 is defined in a second length direction D62 perpendicular to the first length direction D61. The second length L12 is defined in the second length direction D62 from the first inner surface 60 to the second inner surface 62. In this specific embodiment, the first length L11 is longer than the second length L12. However, the first length L11 may be equal to or shorter than the second length L12.

As seen in FIG. 14, the power supply receiving portion 44P has a third length L13 defined in a third length direction D63 perpendicular to the first length direction D61 and parallel to the reference plane RP21. The third length L13 is defined as the maximum depth of the power supply receiving portion 44P. In particular, the third length L13 is defined as the maximum depth of the accommodating space 52 of the power supply accommodating portion 44P. The third length direction D63 is parallel to the axial direction D2.

As seen in FIGS. 14 and 17, the third length L13 is longer than the second length L12. The first area AR11 is larger than the insertion opening area AR14. However, the first area AR11 may be equal to or smaller than the insertion opening area AR14. The third length L13 may be equal to or shorter than the second length L12.

As seen in FIGS. 15 and 17, the second area AR12 is larger than the insertion opening area AR14. However, the second area AR12 may be equal to or smaller than the insertion opening area AR14.

As seen in FIGS. 14 and 17, the first area AR11 is larger than the third area AR13. However, the first area AR11 may be equal to or smaller than the third area AR13.

As seen in FIG. 18, the switch SW1 is electrically connected to the circuit 42 through a cable C1. The switch SW2 is electrically connected to the circuit 42 through a cable C2. The switch SW3 is electrically connected to the circuit 42 through a cable C3. The connector CN is electrically connected to the circuit 42 through a cable C4. The cable C4 includes many wires corresponding to the connection ports CN1 and CN2 of the connector CN. The cable C1 extends through one of the many through holes 59A to connect the switch SW1 to the circuit 42. The cable C2 extends through one of the many through holes 59A to connect the switch SW2 to the circuit 42. The cable C3 extends through one of the many through holes 59A to connect the switch SW3 to the circuit 42. The cable C4 extends through one of the many through holes 59A to connect the connector CN to the circuit 42.

The main body 54 includes a number of grooves 54A. In this embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 44P includes a plurality of grooves 54A, and the plurality of grooves 54A are disposed on an outer surface of the main body 54. The cable C3 is partially arranged in one of the many grooves 54A. The cable C4 is partially arranged in one of the many grooves 54A. The total number of grooves 54A is not limited to this specific embodiment and can be increased or decreased. At least one of the grooves 54A may be omitted from the body 54.

The operating device 10 includes a supporting member 91. The support member 91 is attached to the base member 12 (see, for example, FIG. 2). In this specific embodiment, the support member 91 is attached to the base body 46 of the base member 12. The supporting member 91 is separated from the receiving structure 43. The cables C3 and C4 are partially arranged between the receiving structure 43 and the supporting member 91.

As seen in FIG. 19, the accommodating space 52 communicates with the accommodating space 53 in the accommodating structure 43. The receiving structure 43 includes a middle opening 92. The middle opening 92 is disposed between the accommodating spaces 52 and 53 for connecting the accommodating space 52 to the accommodating space 53.

As seen in FIG. 11, the positive contact 82 is electrically connected to the circuit 42 through a cable 94. The negative contact 84 is electrically connected to the circuit 42 through a cable 96. The cables 94 and 96 extend from the accommodating space 53 to the accommodating space 53 through the middle opening 92.

As seen in FIG. 1, the operating device 10 includes a charging unit 98 through which the power supply 40 is charged. In this embodiment, the charging unit 98 includes a charging port 98A. The charging port 98A is configured to be detachably connected to a charging cable. The charging port 98 is electrically connected to the battery 42. In this specific embodiment, the charging unit 98 is configured to the main body 54. In a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 12, the charging unit 98 is covered by the grip cover 28. In the fixed state where the base member 12 is fixed to the handlebar 3, the charging unit 98 is arranged on the pivot axis A1. Examples of the charging cable include a universal serial bus (USB) cable and a micro USB cable. Examples of the charging unit 98 include a USB port and a micro USB port. However, the location of the charging unit 98 is not limited to this specific embodiment. The charging unit 98 may include a wireless charging structure, through which the power supply 40 may be wirelessly charged.

As seen in FIGS. 20 and 21, the circuit 42 includes at least one of a communicator, an antenna, a notification unit, and a controller. In this specific embodiment, the circuit 42 includes a communicator 100, an antenna 101, a notification unit 102, and a controller CR. The communicator 100, the antenna 101, the notification unit 102 and the controller CR are all electrically fixed to the circuit board 42A. The communicator 100, the antenna 101, the notification unit 102, and the controller CR are all electrically connected to each other through the circuit board 42A.

The communicator 100 is configured to communicate with another device via at least one of a wired communication channel and a wireless communication channel. In this specific embodiment, the communicator 100 includes a wired communicator WC1 and a wireless communicator WC2. The wired communicator WC1 is configured to communicate with a wired communicator of an electric component BC2 via a wired communication channel. The WC2 is configured to use the antenna 101 to communicate with a wireless communicator of the electric component BC2 via a wireless communication channel. The wireless communicator WC2 is configured to use the antenna 101 to communicate with a wireless communicator of the additional electric component BC3 via a wireless communication channel.

The controller CR is configured to control other devices in response to the user input U1 to U3 and/or other information. In this specific embodiment, the controller CR is configured to control the wired communicator WC1 and the wireless communicator WC2 to send a control signal CS1 and/or CS2 to the electric component BC2. The controller CR is configured to control the wired communicator WC1 and the wireless communicator WC2 to send a control signal CS3 to the additional electric component BC3.

In this specific embodiment, the control signal CS1 instructs the electric component BC2 to upshift, and the control signal CS2 instructs the electric component BC2 to downshift. The control signal CS3 instructs the state of the additional electric component BC3 to change between the locked state and the adjustable state.

The controller CR is configured to select one of the wired communicator WC1 and the wireless communicator WC2. In this specific embodiment, the controller CR is configured to select the wireless communicator WC2 as the default communicator. The controller CR is configured to detect the connection between the connector CN and an electrical control cable. The connector CN includes a number of connector contacts CN11 and CN21, and the connector contact CN11 is configured to be electrically connected to an electrical control cable of the port CN1 (see, for example, Figure 2) connected to the connector CN . The connector contact CN21 is configured to be electrically connected to an electrical control cable of the port CN2 (see, for example, FIG. 2) connected to the connector CN.

The many connector contacts CN11 and CN21 are electrically connected to the controller CR, and the controller CR is configured to detect the power supplied from the electric power source PS to the connector CN. The controller CR is configured to select the wireless communicator WC2 if the electrical control cable has not been connected to the connector CN. The controller CR is configured to select the wired communicator WC1 if the electrical control cable has been connected to the connector CN. However, the controller CR is configured to select the wired communicator WC1 as the default communicator.

The controller CR includes a processor CR1, a memory CR2 and a system bus CR4. The processor CR1 and the memory CR2 are electrically fixed to the circuit 42. The processor CR1 includes a central processing unit (CPU) and a memory controller. The processor CR1 uses a circuit 42 and the system bus CR4 to be electrically connected to the memory CR2. The master wired communicator and the master wireless communicator are both set to be electrically fixed to the circuit, and each of the wired communicator WC1 and the wireless communicator WC2 is electrically connected to the processing by the circuit 42 and the system bus CR4 The device CR1 and the memory CR2.

The memory CR2 includes a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM). The memory CR2 includes storage areas, and each area has an address in the ROM and the RAM. The processor CR1 is configured to control the memory CR2 to store data in the storage areas of the memory CR2, and to read data from the storage areas of the memory CR2. The memory CR2 (such as the ROM) stores a program, which is read into the processor CR1, and thereby executes the configuration and/or algorithm of the communicator 100.

In this specific embodiment, power line communication (PLC) technology is allowed to create the wired communication channel. In particular, the electrical wiring structure WS includes a ground wire and a voltage wire. The PLC technology is used for communication between electric components. The PLC carries data on conductors, and the conductors are also used to transmit power or distribute power to the electrical parts.

As seen in FIG. 21, in this specific embodiment, the human-powered vehicle 2 includes an electric power supply PS that is separately configured from the power supply 40. The electric power supply PS is configured to be fixedly connected to a bicycle frame. For example, the capacity of the electric power supply PS is greater than the capacity of the power supply 40. The electric power source PS is configured to be electrically connected to the connector CN of the operating device 10 through an electric control cable of an electric wiring structure WS. Electric power is supplied from the electric power source PS through the electric wiring structure WS connected to the operating device 10, the electric component BC2, and the additional electric component BC3. Furthermore, the wired communicator WC1 is configured to use the PLC to receive signals from each other via the electrical wiring structure WS. Examples of the electric power source PS include primary batteries and secondary batteries. However, the electric power source PS is not limited to this specific embodiment.

The PLC uses a unique device identification (ID) to assign, for example, an electric component of the operating device 10. In this embodiment, the memory CR2 is configured to store device information, the information including a unique device ID assigned to the operating device 10. Based on the unique device ID, the controller CR is configured to identify the signals necessary for itself among the signals transmitted via the wired communication channel. For example, the controller CR is configured to generate a signal including device information indicating the communicator 100.

The controller CR is configured to recognize a signal including other device information as a signal sent from the electric component BC2 via a wired communication channel. The wired communicator WC1 is configured to separate the input signal into a power supply voltage and a signal including device information. The wired communicator WC1 is configured to adjust the power supply voltage to a level at which the communicator 100 can properly operate. The wired communicator WC1 is further configured to superimpose, for example, a signal including the device information on the power supply voltage applied from the electric power supply PS to the electric wiring structure WS.

The wireless communicator WC2 includes a signal transmitting circuit and a signal receiving circuit. The wireless communicator WC2 is configured to use a predetermined wireless communication protocol to superimpose a digital signal on a carrier wave, and then transmit the digital signal in a wireless manner. In this embodiment, the wireless communicator WC2 is configured to use an encryption key to encrypt the signal to generate an encrypted wireless signal.

The wireless communicator WC2 is configured to receive and/or transmit a wireless signal through the antenna 101. In this embodiment, the wireless communicator WC2 is configured to decode the wireless signal to identify the signal and/or information wirelessly transmitted from another wireless communicator. The wireless communicator WC2 is configured to use the encryption key to decrypt the wireless signal. The wireless communicator WC2 is also called a wireless communication circuit WC2.

The controller CR is configured to generate the control signal CS1 in response to the user input U1. The controller CR is configured to generate the control signal CS2 in response to the user input U2. The controller CR is configured to generate the control signal CS3 in response to the user input U3. The controller CR is set to if the controller CR selects the wired communicator WC1, it controls the wired communicator WC1 to send control signals CS1, CS2, and CS3 via the wired communication channel, respectively, in response to the user input U1, U2, and U3 . The controller CR is set to if the controller CR selects the wireless communicator WC2, it controls the wireless communicator WC2 to send control signals CS1, CS2, and CS3 via the wireless communication channel, respectively, in response to the user input U1, U2, and U3 .

The charging unit 98 includes a charging contact 98B, and the charging contact 98B is electrically connected to the controller CR. The controller CR is configured to detect the power supplied from the electric power source PS to the connector CN. The controller CR includes a charging controller CR3, which is configured to control the charging of the power supply 40. The charging controller CR3 is configured to detect the power supplied to the charging unit 98 from an external power supply. The charging controller CR3 is configured to control the charging of the secondary battery of the power supply 40 if the external power supply is connected to the charging unit 98.

As seen in FIG. 4, the notification unit 102 is configured to notify the user of the state of the operating device 10. Examples of the status of the operating device 10 include the communication status of the communicator 100, the remaining power of the power supply 40, the charging status of the power supply 40, and the pairing status of the communicator 100. Examples of the notification unit 102 include a light emitting device, such as a light emitting diode (LED) and a speaker. In this specific embodiment, the notification unit 102 is configured to the accommodating structure 43. The notification unit 102 is configured to the circuit accommodating structure 44C. The receiving structure 43 includes a light-transmitting portion 104. In a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 12, the light-transmitting portion 104 is arranged at a position where the grip cover 28 does not cover the light-transmitting portion 104. In the fixed state where the base member 12 is fixed to the handlebar 3, the notification unit 102 and the light-transmitting portion 104 are both arranged on the pivot axis A1. However, the location of the notification unit 102 is not limited to this specific embodiment. Second specific embodiment

The operation or electric device 210 according to the second specific embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 22 to 37. The operation or electric device 210 has the same structure and/or configuration as the operation or electric device 10 except for the accommodating structure 43. In this way, elements with the same functions as in the first specific embodiment will be arranged with the same numbers, and for the sake of simplification, detailed description and/or illustration will not be repeated.

As seen in FIG. 22, the operating device 210 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes a base member 212, and the electric device 210 further includes at least one of an operating member and an actuating member that can move relative to the base member 12. In this specific embodiment, the operating device 210 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes an operating member 14. The base member 212 has substantially the same structure as the base member 12 in the first embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 23, the base member 212 extends in the longitudinal direction D1. The base member 212 includes a first end portion 16 and a second end portion 18. The first end portion 16 is configured to be connected to the handlebar 3, and the second end portion 18 is opposite to the first end portion 16. The second end portion 18 is opposed to the first end portion 16 in the longitudinal direction D1. The second end portion 18 constitutes a free end of the base member 212. The base member 212 includes a grip portion 20 that is disposed between the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18. The gripping portion 20 is disposed between the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18 in the longitudinal direction D1. The base member 212 includes a base body 46.

In this embodiment, the operating device 210 is configured to be connected to an electric component BC21 via a mechanical control cable 204 like a Bowden cable, like a brake device. The hydraulic unit 26 of the first specific embodiment has been omitted from the operating device 210. However, as in the first embodiment, the operating device 210 may include a hydraulic unit configured to actuate the operated device BC1.

As seen in FIG. 23, the base member 212 includes a receiving structure 243. In other words, the electric device 210 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes a receiving structure 243. The receiving structure 243 is disposed at the second end portion 18. When viewed along the pivot axis A1, the receiving structure 243 is arranged in the second end portion 18 at the farthest position from the first end portion 16 along the longitudinal direction D1. The accommodating structure 243 includes an accommodating portion 244 configured to accommodate at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

In this specific embodiment, the accommodating part 244 is configured to accommodate the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. The accommodating portion 244 has substantially the same structure as the accommodating portion 44 of the first specific embodiment. In particular, the accommodating part 244 includes a power supply accommodating part 244P and a circuit accommodating part 244C. In other words, the base member 212 includes the power supply accommodating portion 244P and the circuit accommodating portion 244C. The accommodating structure 243 includes the power supply accommodating part 244P and the circuit accommodating part 244C. The power supply accommodating portion 244P has substantially the same structure as the power supply accommodating portion 44P in the first embodiment. The circuit accommodating portion 244C has substantially the same structure as the circuit accommodating portion 44C in the first embodiment. The power supply accommodating part 244P is provided to accommodate the power supply 40. The circuit accommodating portion 244C is provided to accommodate the circuit 42. However, the accommodating part 244 may be configured to accommodate only one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. One of the power supply accommodating part 244P and the circuit accommodating part 244C can be omitted from the accommodating part 244.

In this specific embodiment, the positional relationship among the power supply accommodating portion 244P, the circuit accommodating portion 244C, and the base body 46 is different from the power supply accommodating portion 44P, the circuit accommodating portion 44C and the base body 46 described in the first specific embodiment. The positional relationship between the base bodies 46.

As seen in FIG. 24, the base member 212 includes a first side surface 212A and a second side surface 212B. The second side surface 212B is provided on the opposite side of the first side surface 212A along the pivot axis A1. One of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on one of the first side surface 212A and the second side surface 212B. One of the power supply receiving portion 44P and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on one of the first side surface 212A and the second side surface 212B. In this specific embodiment, the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the first side surface 212A. The first side surface 212A is disposed between the second side surface 212B of the handlebar 3 and an axial center plane CP. In the fixed state where the base member 212 is fixed to the handlebar 3, the axial center plane CP is perpendicular to the pivot axis A1. The axial center plane CP is defined as dividing the axial length of the handlebar 3 into two. The circuit 42 may be at least partially disposed on the second side surface 212B. The power supply 40 may be at least partially disposed on one of the first side surface 212A and the second side surface 212B.

As seen in FIG. 23, the receiving portion 244 is at least partially arranged in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther from the first end portion 16 of the base member 212 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 244 is at least partially configured to be farther away from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. At least one of the power supply receiving portion 244P and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the second end portion 18 of the base member 212. In this specific embodiment, the receiving portion 244 is at least partially arranged in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther away from the first end portion 16 of the base member 212 than the proximal portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 244 is partially configured to be farther away from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. The power supply accommodating part 244P and the circuit 42 are completely disposed on the second end part 18 of the base member 212. However, the receiving portion 244 is completely configured in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther from the first end portion 16 of the base member 212 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 244 is completely configured to be farther away from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. At least one of the power supply receiving portion 244P and the circuit 42 is partially provided on the second end portion 18 of the base member 212.

The base member 212 includes a base body 46. The receiving structure 243 is a member separate from the base body 46 and is attached to the base body 46. However, the receiving structure 243 may be integrated with the base body 46 as an integrally formed member. The location of the accommodating structure 243 in the base member 212 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

Like the operating device 10 of the first embodiment, viewed along the pivot axis A1, one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the other of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, viewed along the pivot axis A1, the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the power supply 40 is. However, the power supply 40 may be closer to the operating member 14 than the circuit 42.

In the fixed connection state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the other of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply 40 is at least partially configured on the circuit 42. However, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply 40 may be at least partially configured on the circuit 42. In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply 40.

One of the power supply accommodating portion 244P and the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the other of the power supply accommodating portion 244P and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the power supply receiving portion 244P. However, the power supply accommodating part 244P may be closer to the operating member 14 than the circuit 42. The distance between the power supply accommodating portion 244P and the operating member 14 may be equal to the distance between the circuit 42 and the operating member 14.

In the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, one of the power supply accommodating portion 244P and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the other of the power supply accommodating portion 244P and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply accommodating portion 244P is at least partially configured on the circuit 42. However, in the fixed connection state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply accommodating portion 244P can be completely configured on the circuit 42. In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply receiving portion 244P.

As seen in FIG. 25, the power supply receiving portion 244P extends along a reference plane RP21. The circuit receiving portion 244C extends along an additional reference plane RP22. The power supply accommodating portion 244P is configured to accommodate the power supply 40 extending along the reference plane RP21. The circuit 42 is provided to the base member 12 to extend along the additional reference plane RP22 intersecting the reference plane RP21. The circuit board 42A is provided to the base member 12 to extend along this additional reference plane RP22.

The reference plane RP21 and the additional reference plane RP22 cross each other to define a crossing angle AG2. The crossing angle AG2 is equal to or less than 150 degrees. The crossing angle AG2 is equal to or greater than 30 degrees. In this specific embodiment, the crossing angle AG2 is 90 degrees. For example, more than half of the base body 46 is arranged in the area RG2 defined between the reference plane RP21 and the additional reference plane RP22. The crossing angle AG2 is defined in the area RG2 in which more than half of the base body 46 (in the illustrated specific embodiment, the entire base body 46) is arranged. However, the crossing angle AG2 is not limited to this specific embodiment and the above range.

The accommodating part 244 includes a accommodating space 252 in which at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is configured. In this specific embodiment, the power supply accommodating portion 244P includes an accommodating space 252 in which the power supply 40 is to be disposed. However, the location of the accommodating space 252 is not limited to the power supply accommodating portion 244P. The accommodating space 252 may be configured to accommodate the circuit 42 or both the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

The accommodating part 244 includes a accommodating space 253 in which at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is configured. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating portion 244C includes an accommodating space 253 in which the circuit 42 is to be arranged. However, the position of the accommodating space 253 is not limited to the circuit accommodating portion 244C. The accommodating space 253 may be configured to accommodate the power supply 40 or both the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

As seen in FIG. 26, the receiving structure 243 includes a main body 254 and an attachment member 255. The attachment member 255 is provided to be attached to the main body 254. The power supply accommodating portion 244P is configured to at least one of the main body 254 and the attachment member 255 so as to accommodate the power supply 40. In this specific embodiment, the power supply accommodating part 244P is configured to the main body 254. However, the power supply accommodating part 244P may be configured to the attachment member 255 or both the main body 254 and the attachment member 255.

The attachment member 255 is a member separated from the main body 254. The main body 254 may be integratedly configured as an integrally formed member. Each of the main body 254 and the attachment member 255 is made of a non-metallic material such as fiber reinforced plastic. However, the materials of the main body 254 and the attachment member 255 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

The accommodating part 244 includes an insertion opening 256 disposed on one end of the accommodating part 244. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 244P includes an insertion opening 256. The receiving space 252 includes an insertion opening 256. When the power supply 40 has been inserted into or removed from the receiving space 252, the power supply 40 passes through the insertion opening 256. In a state where the insertion opening 256 is not covered by other members, the accommodating space 252 is opened through the insertion opening 256 in the axial direction D2 relative to the pivot axis A1. The attachment member 255 is provided to be attached to the main body 254 to cover the insertion opening 256.

The attachment member 255 is attached to the main body 254 in a detachable manner. The electric device 210 further includes a fastener 43B. In this embodiment, the electric device 210 includes a plurality of fasteners 43B. The attachment member 255 is attached to the main body 254 with a number of fasteners 43B in a detachable manner. The accommodating structure 243 is provided to allow the power supply 40 to be removed from the power supply accommodating portion 244P in an open state where the attachment member 255 is separated from the main body 254. In a state where the attachment member 255 is attached to the main body 254, the attachment member 255 is provided to close the insertion opening 256. However, the attachment member 255 may be connected to the main body 254 by another member such as a strap to prevent the attachment member 255 from accidentally falling from the main body 254.

The electric device 210 further includes a sealing member 243A. In a state where the attachment member 255 is attached to the main body 254, the sealing member 243A is disposed to be disposed between the main body 254 and the attachment member 255. In this embodiment, the sealing member 243A is made of a non-metallic material such as an elastic material. Examples of elastic materials include rubber. The sealing member 243A is attached to the main body 254 with an integrated mold or an adhesive structure like an adhesive. However, the sealing member 243A may be attached to the main body 255 with an integrated mold or an adhesive structure like an adhesive.

The electric device 210 further includes a fixing frame 257 which is configured to at least partially receive the power supply 40 and is arranged to be arranged in the power supply accommodating part 244P. The fixing frame 257 is a separate member from the main body 254. The fixing frame 257 is configured to the attachment member 255. The fixing frame 257 extends from the attachment member 255. In a state where the attachment member 255 has been fixed to the main body 254, the fixing frame 257 is provided to be arranged in the accommodation space 252. In this specific embodiment, the fixing frame 257 and the attachment member 255 are integrated into an integrally formed member. However, the fixing frame 257 may be configured to the main body 254. The fixing frame 257 is a member separate from the attachment member 255.

As seen in FIG. 27, the fixing frame 257 includes a first fixing arm 257A, a second fixing arm 257B, and a supporting base 257C. The first fixing arm 257A protrudes from the attachment member 255 in the axial direction D2. The second fixing arm 257B protrudes from the attachment member 255 in the axial direction D2. In this embodiment, the first fixed arm 257A is directly connected to the second fixed arm 257B. The first fixing arm 257A includes a first fixing surface 257D that can be in contact with the power supply 40. The second fixing arm 257B includes a second fixing surface 257E that can be in contact with the power supply 40. A part of the second fixing surface 257E is separated from the first fixing surface 257D. The second fixing surface 257E is continuously connected to the first fixing surface 257D. The first fixing surface 257D has a curved shape and extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. The second fixing surface 257E has a curved shape and extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. However, the shapes of the first fixing surface 257D and the second fixing surface 257E are not limited to this curved shape. The support base 257C can be in contact with the power supply 40. The support base 257C is arranged between the first fixed arm 257A and the second fixed arm 257B. The support base 257C connects the first fixed arm 257A and the second fixed arm 257B. The support base 257C extends from the first fixing surface 257D toward the second fixing surface 257E. The support base 257C extends from the second fixing surface 257E toward the first fixing surface 257D.

The first fixing arm 257A, the second fixing arm 257B and the supporting base 257C define a supporting recess 257G in which the power supply 40 is disposed. In the state where the power supply 40 is disposed in the support recess 257G, the power supply 40, the attachment member 255 and the fixing frame 257 can be regarded as a single unit.

The fixing frame 257 includes a first protrusion 257M and a second protrusion 257N. When the attachment member 255 is attached to the main body 254, the first protrusion 257M is configured to the first fixing arm 257A to guide the fixing frame 257. When the attachment member 255 is attached to the main body 254, the second protrusion 257N is configured to the second fixing arm 257B to guide the fixing frame 257. The first protrusion 257M protrudes from the first fixed arm 257A. The second protrusion 257N protrudes from the second fixed arm 257B. The first protrusion 257M extends in the axial direction D2. The second protrusion 257N extends in the axial direction D2.

The fixing frame 257 is configured to carry the power supply 40 when the power supply 40 is inserted into and/or removed from the power supply receiving portion 244P through the insertion opening 256. The fixing frame 257 is configured to carry the power supply 40 when the attachment member 255 has been fixed to and/or removed from the main body 254.

As seen in FIG. 26, the accommodating part 244 includes an insertion opening 258 arranged on one end of the accommodating part 244. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating part 244C includes an insertion opening 258. The accommodating space 253 includes an insertion opening 258. When the circuit 42 has been inserted into or removed from the receiving space 253, the circuit 42 passes through the insertion opening 258. In a state where the insertion opening 258 is not covered by other members, the accommodating space 253 is opened through the insertion opening 258 in a direction different from the axial direction D2.

The attachment member 255 is provided to be attached to the main body 254 to cover the insertion opening 258. In this specific embodiment, the attachment member 255 is provided to be attached to the main body 254 to cover the insertion openings 256 and 258. However, the receiving structure 243 may include another attachment member provided to cover the insertion opening 258 separated from the connecting member 255.

As seen in FIG. 23, the grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 212, so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 212, the receiving structure 243 is at least partially exposed from the grip cover 28. In this specific embodiment, the grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 212, so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 212, a part of the main body 254 is exposed from the grip cover 28. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 212 so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 212, the attachment member 255 is not exposed from the grip cover 28. However, the structure of the grip cover 28 is not limited to the above-mentioned structure. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 212 so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 212, the main body 254 is not exposed from the grip cover 28. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 212 such that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 212, the attachment member 255 is at least partially exposed from the grip cover 28.

As seen in FIG. 25, the receiving portion 244 includes a first inner surface 260 and a second inner surface 262. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 244P includes a first inner surface 260, and the power supply receiving portion 244P includes a second inner surface 262. The second inner surface 262 faces the first inner surface 260. The second inner surface 262 is spaced apart from the first inner surface 260. The receiving space 252 is at least partially defined between the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262. In other words, the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262 are spaced apart from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 252 between the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262.

The first inner surface 260 extends along the reference plane RP21. The second inner surface 262 extends along the reference plane RP21. The reference plane RP21 is defined between the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262. Both the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262 are parallel to the reference plane RP21. However, both the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262 may not be parallel to the reference plane RP21.

The first inner surface 260 extends along a first direction D241 and faces the second inner surface 262. The second inner surface 262 extends along the first direction D241 and faces the first inner surface 260. In this embodiment, the first inner surface 260 faces the second inner surface 262 in a second direction D242. The first direction D241 is parallel to the reference plane RP21. The second direction D242 is perpendicular to the first direction D241 and parallel to the additional reference plane RP22. However, the relationship among the reference plane RP21, the additional reference plane RP22, the first direction D241, and the second direction D242 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

The receiving portion 244 includes a third inner surface 264 extending between the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 244P includes a third inner surface 264 extending between the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262. The third inner surface 264 extends in the second direction D242. The receiving space 252 is at least partially defined by the first inner surface 260, the second inner surface 262 and the third inner surface 264. The third inner surface 264 includes a facing portion 264A facing the insertion opening 256. The power supply receiving portion 244P extends in the axial direction D2. The accommodating space 252 extends from the third inner surface 264 in the axial direction D2 to the insertion opening 256. In this specific embodiment, the reference plane RP21 is parallel to the axial direction D2. However, the relationship between the reference plane RP21 and the axial direction D2 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 28, the third inner surface 264 has an arc shape. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating space 252, the third inner surface 264 extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. However, the shape of the third inner surface 264 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

The receiving portion 244 includes a fourth inner surface 266 and a fifth inner surface 268. The fourth inner surface 266 extends from the third inner surface 264 to the insertion opening 256 along the axial direction D2. The fifth inner surface 268 extends from the third inner surface 264 to the insertion opening 256 along the axial direction D2. The third inner surface 264 extends from the fourth inner surface 266 to the fifth inner surface 268 in the circumferential direction.

As seen in FIG. 29, the fourth inner surface 266 extends between the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262. The fifth inner surface 268 extends between the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262. The fourth inner surface 266 and the fifth inner surface 268 are separated from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 252 between the fourth inner surface 266 and the fifth inner surface 268. The fourth inner surface 266 faces the fifth inner surface 268. The fourth inner surface 266 extends in the second direction D242. The fifth inner surface 268 extends in the second direction D242. However, the structures of the fourth inner surface 266 and the fifth inner surface 268 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

The receiving portion 244 includes a first guide groove 269A and a second guide groove 269B. The first guide groove 269A is configured to guide the first protrusion 257M in the axial direction D2, and the second guide groove 269B is configured to guide the second protrusion 257N in the axial direction D2. The first guiding groove 269A is disposed on the fourth inner surface 266, and the second guiding groove 269B is disposed on the fifth inner surface 268.

As seen in FIG. 25, the receiving portion 244 includes a first inner surface 270 and a second inner surface 272. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating portion 244C includes a first inner surface 270, and the circuit accommodating portion 244C includes a second inner surface 272. The second inner surface 272 is spaced from the first inner surface 270. The receiving space 253 is at least partially defined between the first inner surface 270 and the second inner surface 272. In other words, the first inner surface 270 and the second inner surface 272 are spaced apart from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 253 between the first inner surface 270 and the second inner surface 272.

The first inner surface 270 extends along the additional reference plane RP22. The second inner surface 272 extends along this additional reference plane RP22. The additional reference plane RP22 is defined between the first inner surface 270 and the second inner surface 272. Both the first inner surface 270 and the second inner surface 272 are parallel to the additional reference plane RP22. However, neither the first inner surface 270 nor the second inner surface 272 may be parallel to the additional reference plane RP22.

The first inner surface 270 extends along a first direction D251 and faces the second inner surface 272. The second inner surface 272 extends along the first direction D251 and faces the first inner surface 270. In this embodiment, the first inner surface 270 faces the second inner surface 272 in a second direction D252. The first direction D251 is parallel to the additional reference plane RP22 and the second direction D242. The second direction D252 is perpendicular to the first direction D251 and parallel to the reference plane RP21 and the first direction D241. However, the relationship among the reference plane RP21, the additional reference plane RP22, the first direction D241, the second direction D242, the first direction D251, and the second direction D252 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

The receiving portion 244 includes a third inner surface 274 extending between the first inner surface 270 and the second inner surface 272. In this particular embodiment, the circuit receiving portion 244C includes a third inner surface 274 that extends between the first inner surface 270 and the second inner surface 272. The third inner surface 274 extends in the second direction D252. The receiving space 253 is at least partially defined by the first inner surface 270, the second inner surface 272 and the third inner surface 274. The third inner surface 274 includes a facing portion 274A facing the insertion opening 258 with respect to the receiving space 253. The circuit accommodating portion 244C extends in the first direction D251. The accommodating space 253 extends from the third inner surface 274 to the first direction D251 to the insertion opening 258.

As seen in FIG. 28, the receiving portion 244 includes a fourth inner surface 276 and a fifth inner surface 278. The fourth inner surface 276 extends between the first inner surface 270 and the second inner surface 272. The fifth inner surface 278 extends between the first inner surface 270 and the second inner surface 272. The fourth inner surface 276 and the fifth inner surface 278 are separated from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 253 between the fourth inner surface 276 and the fifth inner surface 278. The fourth inner surface 276 faces the fifth inner surface 278.

As seen in FIG. 30, the fourth inner surface 276 extends from the third inner surface 274 in the first direction D251 to the insertion opening 258. The fifth inner surface 278 extends from the third inner surface 274 in the first direction D51 to the insertion opening 258. However, the structures of the fourth inner surface 276 and the fifth inner surface 278 are not limited to this specific embodiment. The third inner surface 274 extends from the fourth inner surface 276 to the fifth inner surface 278.

As seen in FIG. 25, the operating device 210 further includes an electric contact 80, in other words, the electric device 210 further includes an electric contact 80. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating part 244, the electrical contact 80 is arranged to be in contact with the power supply 40. The electrical contact 80 is disposed in at least one of the first inner surface 260, the second inner surface 262, and the third inner surface 264 so as to be able to communicate with the power supply 40 when the power supply 40 is accommodated in the receiving portion 244. contact. The electrical contact 80 is disposed in at least one of the first inner surface 260, the second inner surface 262, and the third inner surface 264 so as to be able to communicate with the power supply in a state where the power supply 40 is accommodated in the power supply accommodating portion 244P. The supplier 40 contacts. In this specific embodiment, the electrical contacts 80 are disposed in at least the first inner surface 260 and the third inner surface 264 so as to be able to contact the power supply 40 when the power supply 40 is disposed in the receiving portion 244. However, the position of the electrical contact 80 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

In this specific embodiment, in a state where the power supply 40 has been disposed in the accommodating portion 244 (for example, the power supply accommodating portion 244P), the positive contact 82 is set to be in contact with the positive electrode of the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating portion 244 (for example, the power supply accommodating portion 244P), the negative contact 84 is arranged to be in contact with the negative electrode of the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been disposed in the accommodating portion 244 (for example, the power supply accommodating portion 244P), the positive contact 82 is disposed in the third inner surface 264 to be in contact with the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been disposed in the accommodating part 244 (for example, the power supply accommodating part 244P), the negative contact 84 is disposed in the first inner surface 260 to be in contact with the power supply 40. However, the positions of the positive contact 82 and the negative contact 84 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in Fig. 28, the supporting base 257C of the fixing frame 257 includes a recess 257H. The recess 257H is arranged between the first fixed arm 257A and the second fixed arm 257B to avoid interference between the fixed frame 257 and the electrical contact 80. In a state where the fixing frame 257 has been arranged in the power supply receiving portion 244P, the electrical contact 80 is at least partially arranged in the recess 257H. In a state where the fixing frame 257 has been arranged in the power supply receiving portion 244P, at least a part of at least one of the positive contact 82 and the negative contact 84 is arranged in the recess 257H. In this specific embodiment, in a state where the fixing frame 257 has been disposed in the power supply accommodating portion 244P, a part of the negative contact 84 is disposed in the recess 257H. However, the positional relationship between the fixing frame 257 and the electrical contact 80 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 31, the base member 212 includes an additional attachment member 292. The additional attachment member 292 is provided to be attached to the main body 254. The main body 254 includes an opening 294. The opening 294 communicates with the accommodating space 253 and is arranged separately from the insertion opening 258. In a state where the additional attachment member 292 is attached to the main body 254, the additional attachment member 292 is provided to cover the opening 294.

As seen in FIG. 30, the additional attachment member 292 includes a number of through holes 292A. The cable C1 extends through one of the many through holes 292A to connect the switch SW1 to the circuit 42. The cable C2 extends through one of the many through holes 292A to connect the switch SW2 to the circuit 42. The cable C3 extends through one of the many through holes 292A to connect the switch SW3 to the circuit 42. The cable C4 extends through one of the many through holes 292A, and connects the connector CN to the circuit 42.

As seen in FIG. 24, the base member 212 includes a guide groove 212G and a cover 212C. The cables C1 to C4 are arranged in the guide groove 212G. The cover plate 212C is attached to the base body 46 to at least partially cover the guide groove 212G.

As seen in FIG. 25, at least one of the reference plane RP21 and the additional reference plane RP22 extends along the pivot axis A1. At least one of the reference plane RP21 and the additional reference plane RP22 crosses the pivot axis A1. In this specific embodiment, the reference plane RP21 extends along the pivot axis A1. The reference plane RP21 is parallel to the pivot axis A1. The additional reference plane RP22 crosses the pivot axis A1. The additional reference plane RP22 is perpendicular to the pivot axis A1. However, at least one of the reference plane RP21 and the additional reference plane RP22 may be inclined with respect to the pivot axis A1.

As seen in Figure 32, the first inner surface 260 has a first contour OL21. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the reference plane RP21 (see, for example, FIG. 25), the first contour OL21 defines a first area AR21. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the second direction D242 perpendicular to the reference plane RP21 (see, for example, FIG. 25), the first contour OL21 defines the first area AR21.

As seen in FIG. 33, the second inner surface 262 has a second contour OL22. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the reference plane RP21 (see, for example, FIG. 25), the second contour OL22 defines a second area AR22. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the second direction D242 perpendicular to the reference plane RP21 (see, for example, FIG. 25), the second contour OL22 defines the second area AR22.

As seen in FIG. 34, the third inner surface 264 has a third contour OL23. Viewed from a direction parallel to the reference plane RP21, the third contour OL23 defines a third area AR23. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the axial direction D2 parallel to the reference plane RP21, the third contour OL23 defines the third area AR23.

As seen in FIG. 35, the insertion opening 256 extends along an insertion opening plane RP24. In this specific embodiment, the insertion opening plane RP24 extends in a third direction D243 perpendicular to the first and second directions D241 and D242. As seen in FIG. 25, the insertion opening plane RP24 is inclined with respect to the reference plane RP21 and the additional reference plane RP22. However, the relationship among the reference plane RP21, the additional reference plane RP22, and the insertion opening plane RP24 is not limited to this specific embodiment. The main body 254 includes an attachment surface 254B. In a state where the sealing member 243A is attached to the main body 254, the sealing member 243A is in contact with the attachment surface 254B. As seen in FIG. 35, the insertion opening plane RP24 is defined on the attachment surface 254B.

As seen in FIG. 36, the insertion opening 256 has an opening outline OL24. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the insertion opening plane RP24 (see, for example, FIG. 35), the opening outline OL24 defines an insertion opening area AR24. The insertion opening area AR24 is defined between the first inner surface 260 and the second inner surface 262. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the axial direction D2 perpendicular to the insertion opening plane RP24 (see, for example, FIG. 35), the opening contour OL24 defines the insertion opening area AR24.

The insertion opening area AR24 has a first length L21 and a second length L22. The first length L21 is defined in a first length direction D261 parallel to the reference plane RP21. The first length L21 is defined from the first guide groove 269A to the second guide groove 269B in the first length direction D261. As such, the first length L21 of the insertion opening 256 is equal to the length of the power supply receiving portion 244P defined in the first length direction D261 (ie, the first direction D241).

The second length L22 is defined in a second length direction D262 perpendicular to the first length direction D261. The second length L22 is defined from the first inner surface 260 to the second inner surface 262 toward the second length direction D262. In this specific embodiment, the first length L21 is longer than the second length L22. However, the first length L21 may be equal to or shorter than the second length L22.

As seen in FIG. 37, the power supply receiving portion 244P has a third length L23 defined in a third length direction D263 perpendicular to the first length direction D261 and parallel to the reference plane RP21. The third length L23 is defined as the maximum depth of the power supply receiving portion 244P. In particular, the third length L23 is defined as the maximum depth of the accommodating space 252 of the power supply accommodating portion 244P. The third length direction D263 is parallel to the axial direction D2. The third length L23 is longer than the second length L22. However, the third length L23 may be equal to or shorter than the second length L22.

As seen in FIGS. 32 and 36, the first area AR21 is larger than the insertion opening area AR24. However, the first area AR21 may be equal to or smaller than the insertion opening area AR24.

As seen in FIGS. 33 and 36, the second area AR22 is larger than the insertion opening area AR24. However, the second area AR22 may be equal to or smaller than the insertion opening area AR24.

As seen in FIGS. 32 and 34, the first area AR21 is larger than the third area AR23. However, the first area AR21 may be equal to or smaller than the third area AR23. Third specific embodiment

The operation or electric device 310 according to the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 38 to 51. The operation or electric device 310 has the same structure and/or configuration as the operation or electric device 10 except for the accommodating structure 43. In this way, the elements having the same functions as those in the above-mentioned specific embodiments will be arranged with the same numbers, and for the sake of simplicity, detailed descriptions and/or illustrations will not be repeated.

As seen in FIG. 38, the operating device 310 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes a base member 312, and the electric device 310 further includes at least one of an operating member and an actuating member that can move relative to the base member 312. In this specific embodiment, the operating device 310 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes an operating member 14. The base member 312 has substantially the same structure as the base member 12 in the first embodiment. The base member 312 extends in the longitudinal direction D1. The base member 312 includes a first end portion 16 and a second end portion 18. The first end portion 16 is configured to be connected to the handlebar 3, and the second end portion 18 is opposite to the first end portion 16. The second end portion 18 is opposed to the first end portion 16 in the longitudinal direction D1. The second end portion 18 constitutes a free end of the base member 312. The base member 312 includes a grip portion 20 disposed between the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18. The gripping portion 20 is disposed between the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18 in the longitudinal direction D1. The base member 312 includes a base body 46.

In this embodiment, like the operating device 210 of the second embodiment, the operating device 310 is configured to be connected to the electric component BC21 through a mechanical control cable 204 like a Bowden cable, like a brake device. The hydraulic unit 26 of the first specific embodiment has been omitted from the operating device 310. However, as in the first embodiment, the operating device 310 may include a hydraulic unit configured to actuate the operated device BC1.

As seen in FIG. 39, the base member 312 includes a receiving structure 343. In other words, the electric device 310 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes the accommodating structure 343. The receiving structure 343 is disposed at the second end portion 18. When viewed along the pivot axis A1, the receiving structure 343 is arranged at the position farthest from the first end portion 16 in the second end portion 18 along the longitudinal direction D1. The accommodating structure 343 includes a accommodating portion 344 configured to accommodate at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

In this specific embodiment, the accommodating part 344 is configured to accommodate the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. The accommodating portion 344 has substantially the same structure as the accommodating portion 44 of the first specific embodiment. In particular, the accommodating part 344 includes a power supply accommodating part 344P and a circuit accommodating part 344C. In other words, the base member 312 includes the power supply accommodating portion 344P and the circuit accommodating portion 344C. The accommodating structure 343 includes the power supply accommodating part 344P and the circuit accommodating part 344C. The power supply accommodating portion 344P has substantially the same structure as the power supply accommodating portion 44P in the first embodiment. The circuit accommodating portion 344C has substantially the same structure as the circuit accommodating portion 44C in the first embodiment. The power supply accommodating part 344P is provided to accommodate the power supply 40. The circuit accommodating portion 344C is provided to accommodate the circuit 42. However, the accommodating part 344 may be configured to accommodate only one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. One of the power supply accommodating portion 344P and the circuit accommodating portion 344C may be omitted from the accommodating portion 344.

The receiving portion 344 is at least partially arranged in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther away from the first end portion 16 of the base member 312 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 344 is at least partially configured to be farther away from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. At least one of the power supply receiving portion 344P and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the second end portion 18 of the base member 312. In this specific embodiment, the receiving portion 344 is at least partially arranged in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther away from the first end portion 16 of the base member 312 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 344 is partially configured to be farther away from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. The power supply accommodating part 344P and the circuit 42 are completely disposed on the second end part 18 of the base member 312. However, the receiving portion 344 is completely configured in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther from the first end portion 16 of the base member 312 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 344 is completely configured to be farther away from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. At least one of the power supply accommodating portion 344P and the circuit 42 is partially provided on the second end portion 18 of the base member 312.

The base member 312 includes a base body 46. The receiving structure 343 is a separate member from the base body 46 and is attached to the base body 46. However, the receiving structure 43 may be integrated with the base body 46 as an integrally formed member. The position of the accommodating structure 43 in the base member 312 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

Like the operating device 10 of the first embodiment, viewed along the pivot axis A1, one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the other of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, viewed along the pivot axis A1, the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the power supply 40 is. However, the power supply 40 may be closer to the operating member 14 than the circuit 42.

In the fixed connection state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the other of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply 40 is at least partially configured on the circuit 42. However, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply 40 may be at least partially configured on the circuit 42. In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply 40.

One of the power supply accommodating portion 344P and the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the other of the power supply accommodating portion 344P and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the power supply receiving portion 344P. However, the power supply accommodating part 344P may be closer to the operating member 14 than the circuit 42. The distance between the power supply accommodating portion 344P and the operating member 14 may be equal to the distance between the circuit 42 and the operating member 14.

In the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, one of the power supply accommodating portion 344P and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the other of the power supply accommodating portion 344P and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply accommodating portion 344P is at least partially configured on the circuit 42. However, in the fixed connection state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply accommodating portion 344P can be completely configured on the circuit 42. In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply receiving portion 344P.

As seen in FIG. 40, the power supply receiving portion 344P extends along a reference plane RP31. The circuit receiving portion 344C extends along an additional reference plane RP32. The power supply accommodating portion 344P is configured to accommodate the power supply 40 extending along the reference plane RP31. The circuit 42 is provided to the base member 312 to extend along the additional reference plane RP32 intersecting the reference plane RP31. The circuit board 42A is provided to the base member 312 to extend along the additional reference plane RP32.

The reference plane RP31 and the additional reference plane RP32 cross each other to define a crossing angle AG3. The crossing angle AG3 is equal to or less than 150 degrees. The crossing angle AG3 is equal to or greater than 30 degrees. In this specific embodiment, the crossing angle AG3 is 120 degrees. For example, more than half of the pivot axis A1 and the base body 46 are arranged in the region RG3 defined between the reference plane RP31 and the additional reference plane RP32. The crossing angle AG3 is defined in the region RG3 where more than half of the pivot axis A1 and the base body 46 are arranged. However, the crossing angle AG3 is not limited to this specific embodiment and the above range.

The accommodating part 344 includes a accommodating space 352 in which at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is configured. In this specific embodiment, the power supply accommodating portion 344P includes an accommodating space 352 in which the power supply 40 is to be disposed. However, the location of the accommodating space 352 is not limited to the power supply accommodating portion 344P. The accommodating space 352 may be configured to accommodate the circuit 42 or both the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

The accommodating part 344 includes a accommodating space 353 in which at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is configured. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating portion 344C includes an accommodating space 353 in which the circuit 42 is to be arranged. However, the position of the accommodating space 353 is not limited to the circuit accommodating portion 344C. The accommodating space 353 may be configured to accommodate the power supply 40 or both the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

As seen in FIG. 41, the receiving structure 343 includes a main body 354 and an attachment member 355. The attachment member 355 is provided to be attached to the main body 354. The power supply accommodating portion 344P is configured to at least one of the main body 354 and the attachment member 355, thus accommodating the power supply 40. In this specific embodiment, the power supply accommodating part 344P is configured to the main body 354. However, the power supply accommodating part 344P may be configured to the attachment member 355 or both the main body 354 and the attachment member 355.

The attachment member 355 is a member separated from the main body 354. The main body 354 may be integratedly configured as an integrally formed member. Each of the main body 354 and the attachment member 355 is made of a non-metallic material such as fiber reinforced plastic. However, the materials of the main body 354 and the attachment member 355 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

The accommodating part 344 includes an insertion opening 356 disposed on one end of the accommodating part 344. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 344P includes an insertion opening 356. The receiving space 352 includes an insertion opening 356. When the power supply 40 has been inserted into or removed from the receiving space 352, the power supply 40 passes through the insertion opening 356. When the insertion opening 356 is not covered by other components, the accommodating space 352 is opened through the insertion opening 356 in the axial direction D2 relative to the pivot axis A1. The attachment member 355 is provided to be attached to the main body 354 to cover the insertion opening 356.

The attachment member 355 is attached to the main body 354 in a detachable manner. The electric device 310 further includes a fastener 43B. In this specific embodiment, the electric device 310 includes a plurality of fasteners 43B. The attachment member 355 is attached to the main body 354 with a plurality of fasteners 43B in a detachable manner. The accommodating structure 343 is provided to allow the power supply 40 to be removed from the power supply accommodating portion 344P in an open state where the attachment member 355 is separated from the main body 354. In a state where the attachment member 355 is attached to the main body 354, the attachment member 355 is provided to close the insertion opening 356. However, the attachment member 355 may be connected to the main body 354 by another member such as a strap to prevent the attachment member 355 from accidentally falling from the main body 354. One of the sealing members 43A and 343A corresponding to the first and second specific embodiments has been omitted from the electric device 310. However, the electric device 310 may include a sealing member.

The electric device 310 further includes a fixing frame 357 configured to at least partially receive the power supply 40 and arranged in the power supply accommodating portion 344P. The fixing frame 357 is a separate member from the main body 354. The fixing frame 357 is configured to the attachment member 355. The fixing frame 357 extends from the attachment member 355. In a state where the attachment member 355 has been fixed to the main body 354, the fixing frame 357 is provided to be arranged in the accommodation space 352. In this specific embodiment, the fixing frame 357 and the attachment member 355 are integrated into an integrally formed member. However, the fixing frame 357 may be configured to the main body 354. The fixing frame 357 is a separate member from the attachment member 355.

As seen in FIG. 42, the fixing frame 357 includes a first fixing arm 357A, a second fixing arm 357B, and a supporting base 357C. The first fixing arm 357A protrudes from the attachment member 355 in the axial direction D2. The second fixing arm 357B protrudes from the attachment member 355 in the axial direction D2. In this specific embodiment, the first fixed arm 357A is directly connected to the second fixed arm 357B. The first fixing arm 357A includes a first fixing surface 357D that can be in contact with the power supply 40. The second fixing arm 357B includes a second fixing surface 357E that can be in contact with the power supply 40. A part of the second fixing surface 357E is separated from the first fixing surface 357D. The second fixing surface 357E is continuously connected to the first fixing surface 357D. The first fixing surface 357D has a curved shape and extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. The second fixing surface 357E has a curved shape and extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. However, the shapes of the first fixing surface 357D and the second fixing surface 357E are not limited to this curved shape. The support base 357C can be in contact with the power supply 40. The support base 357C is arranged between the first fixed arm 357A and the second fixed arm 357B. The support base 357C connects the first fixed arm 357A and the second fixed arm 357B. The support base 357C extends from the first fixing surface 357D toward the second fixing surface 357E. The support base 357C extends from the second fixing surface 357E toward the first fixing surface 357D.

The first fixing arm 357A, the second fixing arm 357B and the supporting base 357C define a supporting recess 357G in which the power supply 40 is disposed. In the state where the power supply 40 is disposed in the support recess 357G, the power supply 40, the attachment member 355 and the fixing frame 357 can be regarded as a single unit.

The fixing frame 357 includes a first protrusion 357M and a second protrusion 357N. When the attachment member 355 is attached to the main body 254, the first protrusion 357M is configured to the first fixing arm 357A to guide the fixing frame 357. When the attachment member 355 is attached to the main body 254, the second protrusion 357N is configured to the second fixing arm 357B to guide the fixing frame 357. The first protrusion 357M protrudes from the first fixed arm 357A. The second protrusion 357N protrudes from the second fixed arm 357B. The first protrusion 357M extends in the axial direction D2. The second protrusion 357N extends in the axial direction D2.

The fixing frame 357 is configured to carry the power supply 40 when the power supply 40 is inserted into and/or removed from the power supply receiving portion 344P through the insertion opening 356. The fixing frame 357 is configured to carry the power supply 40 when the attachment member 355 has been fixed to the main body 354 and/or removed therefrom.

As seen in FIG. 41, the accommodating portion 344 includes an insertion opening 358 arranged on one end of the accommodating portion 344. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating portion 344C includes an insertion opening 358. The receiving space 353 includes an insertion opening 358. When the circuit 42 has been inserted into or removed from the receiving space 353, the circuit 42 passes through the insertion opening 358. In a state where the insertion opening 358 is not covered by other members, the accommodating space 353 is opened through the insertion opening 358 in a direction different from the axial direction D2.

As seen in FIG. 39, the grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 312, so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 312, the receiving structure 343 is at least partially exposed from the grip cover 28. In this specific embodiment, the grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 312, so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 312, a part of the main body 354 is exposed from the grip cover 28. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 312 so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 312, the attachment member 355 is not exposed from the grip cover 28. However, the structure of the grip cover 28 is not limited to the above-mentioned structure. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 312 so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 312, the main body 354 is not exposed from the grip cover 28. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 312 such that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 312, the attachment member 355 is at least partially exposed from the grip cover 28.

As seen in FIG. 40, the receiving portion 344 includes a first inner surface 360 and a second inner surface 362. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 344P includes a first inner surface 360, and the power supply receiving portion 344P includes a second inner surface 362. The second inner surface 362 faces the first inner surface 360. The second inner surface 362 is spaced apart from the first inner surface 360. The receiving space 352 is at least partially defined between the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362. In other words, the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362 are spaced apart from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 352 between the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362.

The first inner surface 360 extends along the reference plane RP31. The second inner surface 362 extends along the reference plane RP31. The reference plane RP31 is defined between the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362. Both the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362 are parallel to the reference plane RP31. However, both the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362 may not be parallel to the reference plane RP31.

The first inner surface 360 extends along a first direction D341 and faces the second inner surface 362. The second inner surface 362 extends along the first direction D341 and faces the first inner surface 360. In this embodiment, the first inner surface 360 faces the second inner surface 362 in a second direction D342. The first direction D341 is parallel to the reference plane RP31. The second direction D342 is perpendicular to the first direction D341 and is inclined with respect to the additional reference plane RP32. However, the relationship among the reference plane RP31, the additional reference plane RP32, the first direction D341, and the second direction D342 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 43, the receiving portion 344 includes a third inner surface 364 extending between the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 344P includes a third inner surface 364 extending between the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362. The third inner surface 364 extends in the second direction D342. The receiving space 352 is at least partially defined by the first inner surface 360, the second inner surface 362 and the third inner surface 364. The third inner surface 364 includes a facing portion 364A facing the insertion opening 356. The power supply receiving portion 344P extends in the axial direction D2. The accommodating space 352 extends from the third inner surface 364 in the axial direction D2 to the insertion opening 356. In this specific embodiment, the reference plane RP31 is parallel to the axial direction D2. However, the relationship between the reference plane RP31 and the axial direction D2 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 44, the third inner surface 364 has an arc shape. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating space 352, the third inner surface 364 extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. However, the shape of the third inner surface 364 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

The receiving portion 344 includes a fourth inner surface 366 and a fifth inner surface 368. The fourth inner surface 366 extends from the third inner surface 364 to the insertion opening 356 along the axial direction D2. The fifth inner surface 368 extends from the third inner surface 364 to the insertion opening 356 along the axial direction D2. The third inner surface 364 extends from the fourth inner surface 366 to the fifth inner surface 368 in the circumferential direction.

As seen in FIG. 40, the fourth inner surface 366 extends between the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362. The fifth inner surface 368 extends between the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362. The fourth inner surface 366 and the fifth inner surface 368 are separated from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 352 between the fourth inner surface 366 and the fifth inner surface 368. The fourth inner surface 366 faces the fifth inner surface 368. The fourth inner surface 366 extends in the second direction D342. The fifth inner surface 368 extends in the second direction D342. However, the structures of the fourth inner surface 366 and the fifth inner surface 368 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

The receiving portion 344 includes a first guide groove 369A and a second guide groove 369B. The first guide groove 369A is configured to guide the first protrusion 357M in the axial direction D2, and the second guide groove 369B is configured to guide the second protrusion 357N in the axial direction D2. The first guiding groove 369A is disposed on the fourth inner surface 366, and the second guiding groove 369B is disposed on the fifth inner surface 368.

The receiving portion 344 includes a first inner surface 370 and a second inner surface 372. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating portion 344C includes a first inner surface 370, and the circuit accommodating portion 344C includes a second inner surface 372. The second inner surface 372 is spaced from the first inner surface 370. The receiving space 353 is at least partially defined between the first inner surface 370 and the second inner surface 372. In other words, the first inner surface 370 and the second inner surface 372 are separated from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 353 between the first inner surface 370 and the second inner surface 372.

The first inner surface 370 extends along this additional reference plane RP32. The second inner surface 372 extends along this additional reference plane RP32. The additional reference plane RP32 is defined between the first inner surface 370 and the second inner surface 372. Both the first inner surface 370 and the second inner surface 372 are parallel to the additional reference plane RP32. However, both the first inner surface 370 and the second inner surface 372 may not be parallel to the additional reference plane RP32.

The first inner surface 370 extends along a first direction D351 and faces the second inner surface 372. The second inner surface 372 extends along the first direction D351 and faces the first inner surface 370. In this embodiment, the first inner surface 370 faces the second inner surface 362 in a second direction D352. The first direction D351 is parallel to the additional reference plane RP32 and the second direction D342. The second direction D352 is perpendicular to the first direction D351 and is inclined with respect to the reference plane RP31 and the first direction D341. However, the relationship among the reference plane RP31, the additional reference plane RP32, the first direction D341, the second direction D342, the first direction D351, and the second direction D352 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

The receiving portion 344 includes a third inner surface 374 extending between the first inner surface 370 and the second inner surface 372. In this specific embodiment, the circuit receiving portion 344C includes a third inner surface 374 that extends between the first inner surface 370 and the second inner surface 372. The third inner surface 374 extends in the second direction D352. The receiving space 353 is at least partially defined by the first inner surface 370, the second inner surface 372 and the third inner surface 374. The third inner surface 374 includes a facing portion 374A facing the insertion opening 358 with respect to the receiving space 353. The circuit accommodating portion 344C extends in the first direction D351. The accommodating space 353 extends from the third inner surface 374 to the first direction D351 to the insertion opening 358.

As seen in FIG. 45, the receiving portion 344 includes a fourth inner surface 376 and a fifth inner surface 378. The fourth inner surface 376 extends between the first inner surface 370 and the second inner surface 372. The fifth inner surface 378 extends between the first inner surface 370 and the second inner surface 372. The fourth inner surface 376 and the fifth inner surface 378 are separated from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 353 between the fourth inner surface 376 and the fifth inner surface 378. The fourth inner surface 376 faces the fifth inner surface 378.

As seen in FIG. 46, the fourth inner surface 376 extends from the third inner surface 374 in the first direction D351 to the insertion opening 358. The fifth inner surface 378 extends from the third inner surface 374 in the first direction D351 to the insertion opening 358. However, the structures of the fourth inner surface 376 and the fifth inner surface 378 are not limited to this specific embodiment. The third inner surface 374 extends from the fourth inner surface 376 to the fifth inner surface 378.

As seen in FIG. 43, the operating device 310 further includes an electric contact 380, in other words, the electric device 310 further includes an electric contact 380. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the receiving portion 344, the electrical contact 380 is arranged to be in contact with the power supply 40. The electrical contact 380 is disposed in at least one of the first inner surface 360, the second inner surface 362, and the third inner surface 364 so as to be able to communicate with the power supply 40 in a state where the power supply 40 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 344. contact. The electrical contact 380 is disposed in at least one of the first inner surface 360, the second inner surface 362, and the third inner surface 364 so as to be able to communicate with the power supply in a state where the power supply 40 is accommodated in the power supply accommodating portion 344P. The supplier 40 contacts. In this specific embodiment, the electrical contact 380 is disposed in the first inner surface 360 so as to be able to contact the power supply 40 when the power supply 40 is disposed in the receiving portion 344. However, the position of the electrical contact 380 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

In this specific embodiment, the electrical contact 380 includes a positive contact 382 and a negative contact 384, and the negative contact is a component separate from the positive contact 382. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating portion 344 (for example, the power supply accommodating portion 344P), the positive contact 382 is arranged to be in contact with the positive electrode of the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating portion 344 (for example, the power supply accommodating portion 344P), the negative contact 384 is arranged to be in contact with the negative electrode of the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been disposed in the accommodating part 344 (for example, the power supply accommodating part 344P), the positive contact 384 is disposed in the first inner surface 360 to be in contact with the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been disposed in the accommodating part 344 (for example, the power supply accommodating part 344P), the negative contact 384 is disposed in the first inner surface 360 to be in contact with the power supply 40. However, the positions of the positive contact 382 and the negative contact 384 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in Fig. 44, the supporting base 357C of the fixing frame 357 includes a recess 357H. The recess 357H is arranged between the first fixed arm 357A and the second fixed arm 357B to avoid interference between the fixed frame 357 and the electrical contact 380. In a state where the fixing frame 357 has been disposed in the power supply receiving portion 344P, the electrical contact 380 is at least partially disposed in the recess 357H. In a state where the fixing frame 357 has been arranged in the power supply receiving portion 344P, at least a part of at least one of the positive contact 382 and the negative contact 384 is arranged in the recess 357H. In this specific embodiment, in a state where the fixing frame 357 has been arranged in the power supply receiving portion 344P, a part of the negative contact 384 is arranged in the recess 357H. However, the positional relationship between the fixing frame 357 and the electrical contact 380 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIGS. 43 and 45, at least one of the reference plane RP31 and the additional reference plane RP32 extends along the pivot axis A1. In this specific embodiment, both the reference plane RP31 and the additional reference plane RP32 extend along the pivot axis A1. Both the reference plane RP31 and the additional reference plane RP32 are parallel to the pivot axis A1. However, at least one of the reference plane RP31 and the additional reference plane RP32 may be inclined with respect to the pivot axis A1.

As seen in FIG. 47, the first inner surface 360 has a first contour OL31. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the reference plane RP31 (see, for example, FIG. 4), the first contour OL31 defines a first area AR31. In this embodiment, viewed from the second direction D342 perpendicular to the reference plane RP31 (see, for example, FIG. 40), the first contour OL31 defines the first area AR31.

As seen in Figure 48, the second inner surface 362 has a second contour OL32. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the reference plane RP31 (see, for example, FIG. 40), the second contour OL32 defines a second area AR32. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the second direction D342 perpendicular to the reference plane RP31 (see, for example, FIG. 40), the second contour OL32 defines the second area AR32.

As seen in Figure 49, the third inner surface 364 has a third contour OL33. Viewed from a direction parallel to the reference plane RP31, the third contour OL33 defines a third area AR33. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the axial direction D2 parallel to the reference plane RP31, the third contour OL33 defines the third area AR33.

As seen in FIG. 47, the insertion opening 356 extends along an insertion opening plane RP34. In this specific embodiment, the insertion opening plane RP34 extends in the first direction D341. The insertion opening plane RP34 is parallel to the first direction D341 and perpendicular to the axial direction D2. As seen in Figure 44, the main body 354 includes an attachment surface 354B. In a state where the attachment member 355 is attached to the main body 354, the attachment member 355 is in contact with the attachment surface 354B. The insertion opening plane RP34 is defined on the attachment surface 354B.

As seen in FIG. 50, the insertion opening 356 has an opening outline OL34. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the insertion opening plane RP34 (see, for example, FIG. 46), the opening outline OL34 defines an insertion opening area AR34. The insertion opening area AR34 is defined between the first inner surface 360 and the second inner surface 362. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the axial direction D2 perpendicular to the insertion opening plane RP34 (see, for example, FIG. 47), the opening contour OL34 defines the insertion opening area AR34.

The insertion opening area AR34 has a first length L31 and a second length L32. The first length L31 is defined in a first length direction D361 parallel to the reference plane RP31. The first length L31 is defined from the first guide groove 369A to the second guide groove 369B in the first length direction D361. As such, the first length L31 of the insertion opening 356 is equal to the length of the power supply receiving portion 344P defined in the first length direction D361 (ie, the first direction D341).

The second length L32 is defined in a second length direction D362 perpendicular to the first length direction D361. The second length L32 is defined in the second length direction D362 from the first inner surface 360 to the second inner surface 362. In this specific embodiment, the first length L31 is longer than the second length L32. However, the first length L31 may be equal to or shorter than the second length L32.

As seen in FIG. 47, the power supply receiving portion 344P has a third length L33 defined in a third length direction D363 perpendicular to the first length direction D361 and parallel to the reference plane RP31. The third length L33 is defined as the maximum depth of the power supply receiving portion 344P. In particular, the third length L33 is defined as the maximum depth of the accommodating space 352 of the power supply accommodating portion 344P. The third length direction D363 is parallel to the axial direction D2.

As seen in FIGS. 47 and 50, the third length L33 is longer than the second length L32. The first area AR31 is larger than the insertion opening area AR34. However, the first area AR31 may be equal to or smaller than the insertion opening area AR34. The third length L33 may be equal to or shorter than the second length L32.

As seen in FIGS. 48 and 50, the second area AR32 is larger than the insertion opening area AR34. However, the second area AR32 may be equal to or smaller than the insertion opening area AR34.

As seen in FIGS. 47 and 49, the first area AR31 is larger than the third area AR33. However, the first area AR31 may be equal to or smaller than the third area AR33.

As seen in FIG. 51, the receiving structure 343 includes an opening 379 disposed on the second inner surface 372. A part of the circuit 42 is exposed from the receiving structure 343 through the opening 379. The cables 94 and 96 extend from the accommodating space 353 through the middle opening 92 to the ends of the positive and negative contacts 82 and 84. The cables C1 to C4 extend through the opening 379 to connect the switches SW1, SW2, and SW3 and the connector CN to the circuit 42. Fourth specific embodiment

The operation or electric device 410 according to the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 52 to 65. The operation or electric device 410 has the same structure and/or configuration as the operation or electric device 10 except for the accommodating structure 43. In this way, the elements having the same functions as those in the above-mentioned specific embodiments will be arranged with the same numbers, and for the sake of simplicity, detailed descriptions and/or illustrations will not be repeated.

As seen in FIG. 52, the operating device 410 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes a base member 412, and the electric device 410 further includes at least one of an operating member and an actuating member that can move relative to the base member 12. In this specific embodiment, the operating device 410 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes the operating member 14. The base member 412 has substantially the same structure as the base member 12 in the first embodiment. The base member 412 extends in the longitudinal direction D1. The base member 412 includes a first end portion 16 and a second end portion 18. The first end portion 16 is configured to be connected to the handlebar 3, and the second end portion 18 is opposite to the first end portion 16. The second end portion 18 is opposed to the first end portion 16 in the longitudinal direction D1. The second end portion 18 constitutes a free end of the base member 412. The base member 412 includes a grip portion 20 that is disposed between the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18. The gripping portion 20 is disposed between the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18 in the longitudinal direction D1. The base member 412 includes a base body 46.

In this embodiment, the operating device 410 is configured to be connected to an electric component BC21, like a brake device, through a mechanical control cable 204 like a Bowden cable. The hydraulic unit 26 of the first specific embodiment has been omitted from the operating device 410. However, as in the first embodiment, the operating device 410 may include a hydraulic unit configured to actuate the operated device BC1.

As seen in FIG. 52, the base member 412 includes a receiving structure 443. In other words, the electric device 410 of the human-powered vehicle 2 includes the accommodating structure 443. The receiving structure 443 is disposed at the second end portion 18. When viewed along the pivot axis A1, the receiving structure 443 is arranged in the second end portion 18 at the farthest position from the first end portion 16 along the longitudinal direction D1. The accommodating structure 443 includes an accommodating portion 444 configured to accommodate at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

In this specific embodiment, the accommodating part 444 is configured to accommodate the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. The accommodating portion 444 has substantially the same structure as the accommodating portion 44 of the first specific embodiment. In particular, the accommodating part 444 includes a power supply accommodating part 444P and a circuit accommodating part 444C. In other words, the base member 412 includes the power supply receiving portion 444P and the circuit receiving portion 444C. The accommodating structure 443 includes the power supply accommodating part 444P and the circuit accommodating part 444C. The power supply accommodating portion 444P has substantially the same structure as the power supply accommodating portion 44P in the first embodiment. The circuit accommodating portion 444C has substantially the same structure as the circuit accommodating portion 44C in the first embodiment. The power supply accommodating part 444P is provided to accommodate the power supply 40. The circuit accommodating portion 444C is provided to accommodate the circuit 42. However, the accommodating part 444 may be configured to accommodate only one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. One of the power supply accommodating part 444P and the circuit accommodating part 444C may be omitted from the accommodating part 444.

In this specific embodiment, the positional relationship among the power supply accommodating portion 444P, the circuit accommodating portion 444C, and the base body 46 is different from the power supply accommodating portion 44P, the circuit accommodating portion 44C and the base body 46 described in the first specific embodiment. The positional relationship between the base bodies 46.

As seen in FIG. 53, the base member 412 includes a first side surface 412A and a second side surface 412B. The second side surface 412B is disposed on the opposite side of the first side surface 412A along the pivot axis A1. One of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is arranged closer to one of the first side surface 412A and the second side surface 412B, rather than the other of the first side surface 412A and the second side surface 412B. One of the power supply receiving portion 44P and the circuit 42 is arranged closer to one of the first side surface 412A and the second side surface 412B, rather than the other of the first side surface 412A and the second side surface 412B. In this specific embodiment, the circuit 42 is arranged closer to the first side surface 412A instead of the second side surface 412B. The second side surface 412B is arranged between the first side surface 412A of the handlebar 3 and the axial center plane CP. The circuit 42 may be arranged closer to the second side surface 412B instead of the first side surface 412A. The power supply 40 is configured to one of the first side surface 412A and the second side surface 412B, but not the other of the first side surface 412A and the second side surface 412B.

As seen in FIG. 52, the receiving portion 444 is at least partially arranged in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther from the first end portion 16 of the base member 412 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 444 is at least partially configured to be farther away from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. At least one of the power supply receiving portion 444P and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the second end portion 18 of the base member 412. In this specific embodiment, the receiving portion 444 is at least partially arranged in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther away from the first end portion 16 of the base member 412 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 444 is partially configured to be farther away from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. The power supply accommodating part 444P and the circuit 42 are completely disposed on the second end part 18 of the base member 412. However, the receiving portion 444 is completely configured in the longitudinal direction D1 to be farther from the first end portion 16 of the base member 412 than the proximal end portion 14A of the operating member 14. The receiving portion 444 is completely configured to be farther away from the contact surface 16A of the first end portion 16 than the operating member 14. At least one of the power supply receiving portion 444P and the circuit 42 is partially provided on the second end portion 18 of the base member 412.

The base member 412 includes a base body 46. The receiving structure 443 is a separate member from the base body 46 and is attached to the base body 46. However, the receiving structure 443 may be integrated with the base body 46 as an integrally formed member. The position of the accommodating structure 443 in the base member 412 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

Like the operating device 10 of the first embodiment, viewed along the pivot axis A1, one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the other of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, viewed along the pivot axis A1, the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the power supply 40 is. However, the power supply 40 may be closer to the operating member 14 than the circuit 42.

In the fixed connection state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the other of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply 40 is at least partially configured on the circuit 42. However, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply 40 may be at least partially configured on the circuit 42. In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply 40.

One of the power supply accommodating portion 444P and the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the other of the power supply accommodating portion 444P and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, the circuit 42 is closer to the operating member 14 than the power supply receiving portion 444P. However, the power supply accommodating part 444P may be closer to the operating member 14 than the circuit 42. The distance between the power supply accommodating portion 444P and the operating member 14 may be equal to the distance between the circuit 42 and the operating member 14.

In the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, one of the power supply accommodating portion 444P and the circuit 42 is at least partially disposed on the other of the power supply accommodating portion 444P and the circuit 42. In this specific embodiment, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply receiving portion 444P is at least partially configured on the circuit 42. However, in this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the power supply receiving portion 444P can be completely configured on the circuit 42. In the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply receiving portion 444P.

As seen in FIG. 54, the power supply receiving portion 444P extends along a reference plane RP41. The circuit receiving portion 444C extends along an additional reference plane RP42. The power supply accommodating portion 444P is configured to accommodate the power supply 40 extending along the reference plane RP41. The circuit 42 is provided to the base member 12 to extend along the additional reference plane RP42 intersecting the reference plane RP41. The circuit board 42A is provided to the base member 12 to extend along the additional reference plane RP42.

The reference plane RP41 and the additional reference plane RP42 cross each other to define a crossing angle AG4. The crossing angle AG4 is equal to or less than 150 degrees. The crossing angle AG4 is equal to or greater than 30 degrees. In this specific embodiment, the crossing angle AG4 is 90 degrees. For example, more than half of the base body 46 is arranged in the area RG4 defined between the reference plane RP41 and the additional reference plane RP42. The crossing angle AG4 is defined in the area RG4 in which more than half of the base body 46 (in the illustrated specific embodiment, the entire base body 46) is arranged. However, the crossing angle AG4 is not limited to this specific embodiment and the above range.

The accommodating part 444 includes a accommodating space 452 in which at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is configured. In this specific embodiment, the power supply accommodating portion 444P includes an accommodating space 452 in which the power supply 40 is to be disposed. However, the location of the receiving space 452 is not limited to the power supply receiving portion 444P. The accommodating space 452 may be configured to accommodate the circuit 42 or both the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

The accommodating part 444 includes a accommodating space 453 in which at least one of the power supply 40 and the circuit 42 is configured. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating portion 444C includes an accommodating space 453 in which the circuit 42 is to be arranged. However, the position of the accommodating space 453 is not limited to the circuit accommodating portion 444C. The accommodating space 453 may be configured to accommodate the power supply 40 or both the power supply 40 and the circuit 42.

As seen in FIG. 55, the receiving structure 443 includes a main body 454 and an attachment member 455. The attachment member 455 is provided to be attached to the main body 454. The power supply accommodating portion 444P is configured to at least one of the main body 454 and the attachment member 455, thus accommodating the power supply 40. In this specific embodiment, the power supply accommodating part 444P is configured to the main body 454 and the attachment member 455. However, the power supply accommodating part 444P may be configured for only one of the attachment member 455 and the attachment member 455.

The attachment member 455 is a member separated from the main body 454. The main body 454 may be integratedly configured as an integrally formed member. Each of the main body 454 and the attachment member 455 is made of a non-metallic material such as fiber reinforced plastic. However, the materials of the main body 454 and the attachment member 455 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

In this embodiment, the main body 454 includes a first main body 454A and a second main body 454B. The second body 454B is a separate member from the first body 454A. The power supply accommodating part 444P is configured to the first body 454A. The circuit accommodating portion 444C is configured to the second body 454B. However, the circuit accommodating portion 444C is allocated to at least one of the first body 454A and the second body 454B. The power supply accommodating part 444P is configured for the first body 454A and the second body 454B. The second body 454B may be integrated with the first body 454A as an integrally formed member.

As seen in FIG. 56, the attachment member 455 is pivotally connected to the main body 454 so as to be movable between an open position P421 and a closed position P422. The attachment member 455 is pivotally connected to the main body 454 with a pivot pin 454C. The attachment member 455 is pivotally connected to the main body 454 between an open position P421 and a closed position P422. The attachment member 455 is provided to allow the attachment member 455 to remove the power supply 40 from the power supply accommodating portion 444P in the open state in the open position P421. In the closed state of the attachment member 455 in the closed position P422, the attachment member 455 is provided to close the insertion opening 56.

The attachment member 455 can pivot relative to the main body 454 about an additional pivot axis A4. The attachment member 455 can pivot relative to the main body 454 about the additional pivot axis A4 between the open position P421 and the closed position P422. In this specific embodiment, the attachment member 455 is pivotally connected to the first body 454A about the additional pivot axis A4. However, the attachment member 455 may be pivotally connected to the second body 454B or both the first body 454A and the second body 454B.

As seen in FIG. 55, the receiving portion 444 includes an insertion opening 456 disposed on one end of the receiving portion 444. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 444P includes an insertion opening 456. The receiving space 452 includes an insertion opening 456. When the power supply 40 has been inserted into or removed from the receiving space 452, the power supply 40 passes through the insertion opening 456. In a state where the insertion opening 456 is not covered by other members, the accommodating space 452 is opened through the insertion opening 456 in the axial direction D2 relative to the pivot axis A1. The attachment member 455 is provided to be attached to the main body 454 to cover the insertion opening 456.

The electric device 410 further includes a fastener 43B, and the attachment member 455 is fixed to the main body 454 with the fastener 43B. The accommodating structure 443 is provided to allow the power supply 40 to be removed from the power supply accommodating portion 444P in an open state where the attachment member 455 is separated from the main body 454. In a state where the attachment member 455 is attached to the main body 454, the attachment member 455 is provided to close the insertion opening 456. However, the attachment member 455 may be connected to the main body 454 by another member such as a strap to prevent the attachment member 455 from accidentally falling from the main body 454.

The electric device 410 further includes a sealing member 443A. In a state where the attachment member 455 is attached to the main body 454, the sealing member 443A is disposed to be disposed between the main body 454 and the attachment member 455. In this embodiment, the sealing member 443A is made of a non-metallic material such as an elastic material. Examples of elastic materials include rubber. The sealing member 443A is attached to the main body 454 with an integrated mold or an adhesive structure like an adhesive. However, the sealing member 443A may be attached to the main body 455 with an integrated mold or an adhesive structure like an adhesive.

As seen in Fig. 57, the electric device 410 further includes a fixing frame 457 configured to at least partially receive the power supply 40 and arranged in the power supply accommodating portion 444P. The fixing frame 457 is a separate member from the main body 454. The fixing frame 457 is configured to the attachment member 455. The fixing frame 457 extends from the attachment member 455. In a state where the attachment member 455 has been fixed to the main body 454, the fixing frame 457 is provided so as to be arranged in the accommodating space 452. In this specific embodiment, the fixing frame 457 and the attachment member 455 are integrated into an integrally formed member. However, the fixing frame 457 may be configured to the main body 454. The fixing frame 457 is a separate member from the attachment member 455.

In this embodiment, the attachment member 455 includes a receiving recess 455A and an inner surface 455B. The inner surface 455B at least partially defines the receiving recess 455A. In this embodiment, the inner surface 455B has a curved shape and extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. However, the shape of the inner surface 455B is not limited to this specific embodiment.

In the state where the power supply 40 is arranged on the fixing frame 457, a part of the power supply 40 is arranged in the receiving recess 455A. In a state where the power supply 40 is disposed on the fixing frame 457 and the attachment member 455 is located in the closed position P422, the power supply 40 is disposed in the power supply accommodating portion 444P.

As seen in FIG. 58, the fixing frame 457 includes a first fixing arm 457A and a second fixing arm 457B. The first fixing arm 457A protrudes from the attachment member 455 in the axial direction D2. The second fixing arm 457B protrudes from the attachment member 455.

As seen in FIG. 57, the first fixing arm 457A includes a first fixing surface 457D that can be in contact with the power supply 40. The second fixing arm 457B includes a second fixing surface 457E that can be in contact with the power supply 40. A part of the second fixing surface 457E is separated from the first fixing surface 457D. The first fixing surface 457D has a curved shape and extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. The second fixing surface 457E has a curved shape and extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. However, the shapes of the first fixing surface 457D and the second fixing surface 457E are not limited to this curved shape.

As seen in FIG. 54, the receiving portion 444 includes an insertion opening 458 disposed on one end of the receiving portion 444. In this specific embodiment, the circuit receiving portion 444C includes an insertion opening 458. The accommodation space 453 includes an insertion opening 458. When the circuit 42 has been inserted into or removed from the receiving space 453, the circuit 42 passes through the insertion opening 458. In a state where the insertion opening 458 is not covered by other members, the accommodating space 453 is opened through the insertion opening 458 in a direction different from the axial direction D2. In this specific embodiment, the second body 454B includes a receiving space 453 and an insertion opening 458. However, the positions of the accommodating space 453 and the insertion opening 458 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

The first body 454A is provided to be attached to the body 454 to cover the insertion opening 458. In this embodiment, the first body 454A includes an additional recess 454R. The circuit accommodating portion 444C includes an accommodating space 453 and an additional recess 454R. The circuit 42 is arranged in the receiving space 453 and the additional recess 454R. However, the additional recess 454R may be omitted from the circuit receiving portion 444C.

As seen in FIG. 52, the grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 412, so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 412, the receiving structure 443 is at least partially exposed from the grip cover 28. In this specific embodiment, the grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 412, so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 412, a part of the main body 454 is exposed from the grip cover 28. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 412 so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 412, the attachment member 455 is not exposed from the grip cover 28. However, the structure of the grip cover 28 is not limited to the above-mentioned structure. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 412 so that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 412, the main body 454 is not exposed from the grip cover 28. The grip cover 28 is provided to be attached to the base member 412 such that in a state where the grip cover 28 is attached to the base member 412, the attachment member 455 is at least partially exposed from the grip cover 28.

As seen in FIG. 54, the receiving portion 444 includes a first inner surface 460 and a second inner surface 462. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 444P includes a first inner surface 460, and the power supply receiving portion 444P includes a second inner surface 462. The second inner surface 462 faces the first inner surface 460. The second inner surface 462 is spaced from the first inner surface 460. The receiving space 452 is at least partially defined between the first inner surface 460 and the second inner surface 462. In other words, the first inner surface 460 and the second inner surface 462 are spaced apart from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 452 between the first inner surface 460 and the second inner surface 462.

The first inner surface 460 extends along the reference plane RP41. The second inner surface 462 extends along the reference plane RP41. The reference plane RP41 is defined between the first inner surface 460 and the second inner surface 462. Both the first inner surface 460 and the second inner surface 462 are parallel to the reference plane RP41. However, neither the first inner surface 460 nor the second inner surface 462 may be parallel to the reference plane RP41.

The first inner surface 460 extends along a first direction D441 and faces the second inner surface 462. The second inner surface 462 extends along the first direction D441 and faces the first inner surface 460. In this embodiment, the first inner surface 460 faces the second inner surface 462 in a second direction D442. The first direction D441 is parallel to the reference plane RP41. The second direction D442 is perpendicular to the first direction D441 and parallel to the additional reference plane RP42. However, the relationship among the reference plane RP41, the additional reference plane RP42, the first direction D441, and the second direction D442 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 54, the receiving portion 444 includes a third inner surface 464 extending between the first inner surface 460 and the second inner surface 462. In this specific embodiment, the power supply receiving portion 444P includes a third inner surface 464 extending between the first inner surface 460 and the second inner surface 462. The third inner surface 464 extends in the second direction D442. The receiving space 452 is at least partially defined by the first inner surface 460, the second inner surface 462 and the third inner surface 464. The third inner surface 464 includes a facing portion 464A facing the insertion opening 456.

As seen in FIG. 57, the accommodating space 452 extends in the axial direction D2 from the third inner surface 464 to the insertion opening 456. The third inner surface 464 has a curved shape. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating space 452, the third inner surface 464 extends along the outer periphery of the power supply 40. However, the shape of the third inner surface 464 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 54, the receiving portion 444 includes a first inner surface 470 and a second inner surface 472. In this specific embodiment, the circuit accommodating portion 444C includes a first inner surface 470, and the circuit accommodating portion 444C includes a second inner surface 472. The second inner surface 472 is spaced apart from the first inner surface 470. The receiving space 453 is at least partially defined between the first inner surface 470 and the second inner surface 472. In other words, the first inner surface 470 and the second inner surface 472 are spaced apart from each other to at least partially define the receiving space 453 between the first inner surface 470 and the second inner surface 472.

The first inner surface 470 extends along this additional reference plane RP42. The second inner surface 472 extends along this additional reference plane RP42. The additional reference plane RP42 is defined between the first inner surface 470 and the second inner surface 472. Both the first inner surface 470 and the second inner surface 472 are parallel to the additional reference plane RP42. However, both the first inner surface 470 and the second inner surface 472 may not be parallel to the additional reference plane RP42.

The first inner surface 470 extends along a first direction D541 and faces the second inner surface 472. The second inner surface 472 extends along the first direction D541 and faces the first inner surface 470. In this embodiment, the first inner surface 470 faces the second inner surface 472 in a second direction D542. The first direction D451 is parallel to the additional reference plane RP42 and the second direction D442. The second direction D452 is perpendicular to the first direction D451 and parallel to the reference plane RP41 and the first direction D441. However, the relationship among the reference plane RP41, the additional reference plane RP42, the first direction D441, the second direction D442, the first direction D451, and the second direction D452 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

The receiving portion 444 includes a third inner surface 474 extending between the first inner surface 470 and the second inner surface 472. In this specific embodiment, the circuit receiving portion 444C includes a third inner surface 474 that extends between the first inner surface 470 and the second inner surface 472. The third inner surface 474 extends in the second direction D452. The receiving space 453 is at least partially defined by the first inner surface 470, the second inner surface 472 and the third inner surface 474. The third inner surface 474 includes a facing portion 474A facing the insertion opening 458 with respect to the receiving space 453. The circuit accommodating portion 444C extends in the first direction D451. The accommodating space 453 extends from the third inner surface 474 to the first direction D451 to the insertion opening 458.

As seen in FIG. 59, the receiving portion 444 includes a fourth inner surface 476 and a fifth inner surface 478. The fourth inner surface 476 extends between the first inner surface 470 and the second inner surface 472. The fifth inner surface 478 extends between the first inner surface 470 and the second inner surface 472. The fourth inner surface 476 and the fifth inner surface 478 are spaced apart from each other to at least partially define a receiving space 453 between the fourth inner surface 476 and the fifth inner surface 478. The fourth inner surface 476 faces the fifth inner surface 478.

As seen in FIG. 60, the fourth inner surface 476 extends from the third inner surface 474 in the first direction D451 to the insertion opening 458. The fifth inner surface 478 extends from the third inner surface 474 in the first direction D51 to the insertion opening 458. However, the structures of the fourth inner surface 476 and the fifth inner surface 478 are not limited to this specific embodiment. The third inner surface 474 extends from the fourth inner surface 476 to the fifth inner surface 478.

As seen in FIG. 57, the operating device 410 further includes an electric contact 80, in other words, the electric device 410 further includes an electric contact 80. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the receiving portion 444, the electrical contact 80 is arranged to be in contact with the power supply 40. The electrical contact 80 is disposed in at least one of the first inner surface 460, the second inner surface 462, and the third inner surface 464 so as to be able to communicate with the power supply 40 in a state in which the power supply 40 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 444. contact. The electrical contact 80 is disposed in at least one of the first inner surface 460, the second inner surface 462, and the third inner surface 464 so as to be able to communicate with the power supply in a state where the power supply 40 is accommodated in the power supply accommodating portion 444P. The supplier 40 contacts. In this specific embodiment, the electrical contacts 80 are disposed in at least the first inner surface 460 and the third inner surface 464 so as to be able to contact the power supply 40 when the power supply 40 is disposed in the receiving portion 444. However, the position of the electrical contact 80 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

In this specific embodiment, in a state where the power supply 40 has been disposed in the accommodating portion 444 (for example, the power supply accommodating portion 444P), the positive contact 82 is set to be in contact with the positive electrode of the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been arranged in the accommodating portion 444 (for example, the power supply accommodating portion 444P), the negative contact 84 is arranged to be in contact with the negative electrode of the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been disposed in the accommodating part 444 (for example, the power supply accommodating part 444P), the positive contact 82 is disposed in the first inner surface 460 to be in contact with the power supply 40. In a state where the power supply 40 has been disposed in the accommodating part 444 (for example, the power supply accommodating part 444P), the negative contact 84 is disposed in the first inner surface 460 to be in contact with the power supply 40. However, the positions of the positive contact 82 and the negative contact 84 are not limited to this specific embodiment.

The fixing frame 457 includes a recess 457H. The recess 457H is arranged between the first fixed arm 457A and the second fixed arm 457B to avoid interference between the fixed frame 457 and the electrical contact 80. In a state where the fixing frame 457 has been arranged in the power supply receiving portion 444P, the electrical contact 80 is at least partially arranged in the recess 457H. In a state in which the fixing frame 457 has been arranged in the power supply accommodating portion 444P, at least a part of at least one of the positive contact 82 and the negative contact 84 is arranged in the recess 457H. In this specific embodiment, in a state where the fixing frame 457 has been disposed in the power supply accommodating portion 444P, a part of the negative contact 84 is disposed in the recess 457H. However, the positional relationship between the fixing frame 457 and the electrical contact 80 is not limited to this specific embodiment.

As seen in FIG. 59, the main body 454 includes a number of through holes 454H. In this embodiment, the second body 454B includes many through holes 454H. The cable C1 extends through one of the many through holes 454H to connect the switch SW1 to the circuit 42. The cable C2 extends through one of the many through holes 454H to connect the switch SW2 to the circuit 42. The cable C4 extends through one of the many through holes 454H to connect the connector CN to the circuit 42.

As seen in FIG. 54, at least one of the reference plane RP41 and the additional reference plane RP42 extends along the pivot axis A1. At least one of the reference plane RP41 and the additional reference plane RP42 crosses the pivot axis A1. In this specific embodiment, the reference plane RP41 extends along the pivot axis A1. The reference plane RP41 is parallel to the pivot axis A1. The additional reference plane RP42 crosses the pivot axis A1. The additional reference plane RP42 is perpendicular to the pivot axis A1. However, at least one of the reference plane RP41 and the additional reference plane RP42 may be inclined with respect to the pivot axis A1.

As seen in Fig. 61, the first inner surface 460 has a first contour OL41. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the reference plane RP41 (see, for example, FIG. 54), the first contour OL41 defines a first area AR41. In this embodiment, viewed from the second direction D442 perpendicular to the reference plane RP41 (see, for example, FIG. 54), the first contour OL41 defines the first area AR41.

As seen in Figure 62, the second inner surface 462 has a second contour OL42. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the reference plane RP41 (see, for example, FIG. 54), the second contour OL42 defines a second area AR42. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the second direction D442 perpendicular to the reference plane RP41 (see, for example, FIG. 54), the second contour OL42 defines the second area AR42.

As seen in Figure 63, the third inner surface 464 has a third contour OL43. Viewed from a direction parallel to the reference plane RP41, the third contour OL43 defines a third area AR43. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the first direction D441 parallel to the reference plane RP41, the third contour OL43 defines the third area AR43.

As seen in Fig. 57, the insertion opening 456 extends along an insertion opening plane RP44. In this specific embodiment, the insertion opening plane RP44 extends in a third direction D443 perpendicular to the first and second directions D441 and D442. The main body 454 includes an attachment surface 454S. In a state where the sealing member 443A is attached to the main body 454, the sealing member 443A is in contact with the attachment surface 454S. The insertion opening plane RP44 is defined on the attachment surface 454S.

As seen in Fig. 64, the insertion opening 456 has an opening contour OL44. Viewed from a direction perpendicular to the insertion opening plane RP44 (see, for example, FIG. 57), the opening outline OL44 defines an insertion opening area AR44. The insertion opening area AR44 is defined between the first inner surface 460 and the second inner surface 462. In this specific embodiment, viewed from the first direction D441 perpendicular to the insertion opening plane RP44 (see, for example, FIG. 57), the opening contour OL44 defines the insertion opening area AR44.

The insertion opening area AR44 has a first length L41 and a second length L42. The first length L41 is defined in a first length direction D461 parallel to the reference plane RP41. The first length L41 is defined from the first guide groove 469A to the second guide groove 469B in the first length direction D461. As such, the first length L41 of the insertion opening 456 is equal to the length of the power supply receiving portion 444P defined in the first length direction D461.

The second length L42 is defined in a second length direction D462 perpendicular to the first length direction D461. The second length L42 is defined from the first inner surface 460 to the second inner surface 462 toward the second length direction D462. In this specific embodiment, the first length L41 is longer than the second length L42. However, the first length L41 may be equal to or shorter than the second length L42.

As seen in FIG. 57, the power supply receiving portion 444P has a third length L43 defined in a third length direction D463 perpendicular to the first length direction D461 and parallel to the reference plane RP41. The third length L43 is defined as the maximum depth of the power supply receiving portion 444P. In particular, the third length L43 is defined as the maximum depth of the accommodating space 452 of the power supply accommodating portion 444P. The receiving space 452 is at least partially defined by the third inner surface 464 and the inner surface 455B of the attachment member 455. The third length L43 is defined between the third inner surface 464 and the inner surface 455B. The third length direction D463 is inclined with respect to the axial direction D2. The third length L43 is longer than the second length L42. However, the third length L43 may be equal to or shorter than the second length L42.

As seen in FIGS. 61 and 64, the first area AR41 is larger than the insertion opening area AR44. However, the first area AR41 may be equal to or smaller than the insertion opening area AR44.

As seen in FIGS. 62 and 64, the second area AR42 is larger than the insertion opening area AR44. However, the second area AR42 may be equal to or smaller than the insertion opening area AR44.

As seen in FIGS. 61 and 63, the first area AR41 is larger than the third area AR43. However, the first area AR41 may be equal to or smaller than the third area AR43. modify

The receiving structure 243 of the second specific embodiment may be omitted from the structure illustrated in FIG. 65. In this modification, the additional attachment member 292 and the main body 254 are integrated into an integrally formed member. Many through holes 292A are directly arranged on the main body 254 of the receiving structure 243.

In the operating device 10 of the first specific embodiment shown in FIG. 2, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, a part of the power supply 40 is configured on the circuit 42. However, as shown in the operating device 10 in FIG. 66, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply 40. In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply receiving portion 44P.

In the operating device 210 of the second specific embodiment shown in FIG. 23, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, a part of the power supply 40 is arranged on the circuit 42. However, as shown in the operating device 210 in FIG. 67, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply 40. In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply receiving portion 244P.

In the operating device 310 of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 39, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, a part of the power supply 40 is arranged on the circuit 42. However, as shown in the operating device 310 in FIG. 68, in the fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply 40. In this fixed state where the first end portion 16 has been connected to the handlebar 3, the circuit 42 may be at least partially configured on the power supply receiving portion 344P.

In the operating device 410 of the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 56, in the closed state where the attachment member 455 is in the closed position P422, the additional pivot axis A4 is configured on the front side of the attachment member 455. However, as shown in FIG. 69, in the closed state where the attachment member 455 is in the closed position P422, the additional pivot axis A4 may be configured on the rear side of the attachment member 455. The accommodating structure 443 and the modified pivotal connection structure in FIG. 69 can be applied to the first to third specific embodiments and the modifications shown in FIGS. 65 to 68.

Furthermore, as seen in FIGS. 70 and 71, the attachment member 55 is slidably attached to the main body 54. In this embodiment, the attachment member 55 includes one of a guide groove 554A and a guide portion 555A. The main body 54 includes the other of the guide groove 554A and the guide portion 555A. In the specific embodiment illustrated, the attachment member 55 includes a number of guide portions 555A. The main body 54 includes a number of guide grooves 554A. When the attachment member 55 is attached to the main body 54, the guide portion 555A is inserted into the guide groove 554A. The sealing member 43A is fixed to the attachment member 55. This structure is applicable to the second to fourth specific embodiments and the modifications shown in FIGS. 65 to 68.

In the operating device 10 of the first specific embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the power supply accommodating portion 44P is only configured to the main body 54. However, as seen in FIG. 72, the power supply accommodating portion 44P may be configured to the main body 54 and the attachment member 55. In this embodiment, the attachment member 55 includes an additional recess 655A. In a state where the attachment member 55 is attached to the main body 54, a part of the power supply 40 is disposed in the additional recess 655A. This structure is applicable to the second to fourth specific embodiments and the modifications shown in FIGS. 65 to 68.

In the operating device 210 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 23, when viewed in a first direction along the pivot axis A1, the power supply accommodating portion 244P and the circuit 42 are not aligned with the pivot axis A1. overlapping. However, as seen in FIG. 73, when viewed along the pivot axis A1, at least a part of the power supply receiving portion 244P and the circuit 42 overlap the pivot axis A1. In the illustrated modification, when viewed along the pivot axis A1, the circuit overlaps the pivot axis A1, and when viewed along the pivot axis A1, the power supply accommodating portion 44P does not overlap with the pivot axis A1. Line A1 overlaps. When viewed along the pivot axis A1, the circuit accommodating portion 244P overlaps the pivot axis A1. This structure is suitable for the modification of Fig. 65 and Fig. 67.

In the operating device 210 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 28, the fixing frame 257 and the attachment member 255 are integrated into an integrally formed member. However, as seen in FIG. 74, the fixing frame 257 may be a separate member from the attachment member 255. The fixing frame 257 may be integrated with the main body 254 as an integrally formed member. This structure is applicable to the first, third, and fourth specific embodiments and the modification of FIGS. 65 and 73.

In the electric device 10 of the first specific embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the electric device 10 includes an operating member 14. However, the electric device 10 may include at least one of an operating member and an operated member. The electric device may include at least one of a transmission, a suspension, an adjustable seat post, a brake device, a lighting device, and a display device. As seen in FIG. 75, for example, the electric device 710 may include a transmission. The electric device 710 includes a base member 712, an operated member 714, and an actuator 715. The operated member 714 is movably connected to the base member 712. The actuator 715 is provided to move the operated member 714 relative to the base member 712. The receiving structure 43 is fixed to the base member 712. The power supply 40 is accommodated in the accommodating structure 43 and is configured to supply power to the actuator 715. This structure is applicable to the first to fourth specific embodiments and the modifications shown in FIGS. 65 to 74.

The "including" and its variations used in this specification are open-ended terms that specify that the stated features, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps exist, but do not exclude other unstated features, elements, components, integers, and / Or the step exists. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as terms such as "contains", "have" and their variations.

When the words "component", "section", "part", "part", "component" and "structure" are used in the singular form, they can have both singular and plural meanings.

The sequence number, such as the sequence number of "first" and "second" in this manual is only for identification and does not have other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Furthermore, for example, the term “first element” does not imply the existence of “second element”, and the term “second element” does not imply the existence of “first element”.

As used in this specification, the term "pairing" can cover the paired configuration of elements that have different shapes or structures from each other, plus the paired configuration of elements that have the same shape or structure with each other.

In this manual, "one" (a or an), "one or more" and "at least one" can be used interchangeably.

Finally, terms of degree, such as "substantially", "approximately" and "about" used in this manual indicate a reasonable amount of deviation of the modified term, so the result is not significantly changed. All numerical values described in this application can be interpreted as including terms such as "substantially", "approximately" and "approximately".

Obviously, many modifications and changes of the present invention can be based on the above. Therefore, we can understand that within the scope of the patent application, the present invention can be practiced with examples other than those specified in this specification.

2: human-powered vehicles 3: the handlebar 4: Hydraulic hose 10,210,310,410,710: operating or electric device 12,212,312,412,712: base member 14: Operating components 14A: Proximal part 14B: Distal part 16: first end part 16A: Contact surface 18: second end part 20: grip part 24: pivot axis 26: Hydraulic unit 28: Grasp the cover 30: Fixed connection structure 32: With fixture 34: Locking member 36: Fixing bolt 40: power supply 42: Circuit 42A: Circuit board 43,243,343,443: containment structure 43A, 243A, 443A: Sealing member 43B: Fastener 44,244,344,444: receiving part 44P, 244P, 344P, 444P: power supply accommodating part 44C, 244C, 344C, 444C: circuit accommodating part 46: base body 52,53,252,253,352,353,452,453: accommodation space 54,254,354,454: main body 54A: Groove 54B, 254B, 354B, 454S: attachment surface 55, 255, 355, 455: attachment member 56,58,256,258,356,358,456,458: Insert opening 57,257,357,457: fixed frame 57A, 257A, 357A, 457A: first fixed arm 57B, 257B, 357B, 457B: second fixed arm 57C, 257C, 357C, 457C: support base 57D, 257D, 357D, 457D: first fixed surface 57E, 257E, 357E, 457E: second fixed surface 57G, 257G, 357G: Support depression 57H, 257H, 357H, 457H: depression 59: Additional attachment components 59A, 292A, 454H: Through hole 60, 70, 260, 270, 360, 370, 460, 470: first inner surface 62,72,262,272,362,372,462,472: second inner surface 64,74,264,274,364,374,464,474: third inner surface 64A, 74A, 264A, 274A, 364A, 374A, 464A, 474A: facing part 66, 76, 266, 276, 366, 376, 476: fourth inner surface 68,78,268,278,368,378,478: Fifth inner surface 80,380: electrical contacts 82,382: positive contact 84,384: negative contact 85A: First attachment groove 85B: second attachment groove 91: support member 92: middle opening 94, 96: Cable 98: charging unit 98A: Charging port 98B: Charging contact 100: Communicator 101: Antenna 102: Notification Unit 104: light-transmitting part 204: Mechanical Control Steel Cable 212A, 412A: first side surface 212B, 412B: second side surface 212C: Cover plate 212G: Guide groove 257M, 357M: the first outstanding 257N, 357N: second prominence 269A, 369A: first guide groove 269B, 369B: second guide groove 292: Additional attachment components 294,379: opening 454A: The first subject 454B: The second subject 454C: pivot pin 454R, 655A: Extra depression 455A: To accommodate the depression 455B: inner surface 554A: Guide groove 555A: Boot section 714: Operated component 715: Actuator A1: pivot axis A4: Additional pivot axis AG1, AG2, AG3, AG4: Cross angle AR11, AR21, AR31, AR41: the first area AR12, AR22, AR32, AR42: second area AR13, AR23, AR33, AR43: third area AR14, AR24, AR34, AR44: Insert into the opening area BC1: Operated device BC2, BC21: Electric components BC3: Additional electric components C1, C2, C3, C4: cable CN: Connector CN1, CN2: connection port CN11, CN21: Connector contact CP: axial center plane CR: Controller CR1: processor CR2: Memory CR3: charge controller CR4: System bus CS1, CS2, CS3: control signal D1: longitudinal direction D2: axial direction D41, D51, D241, D251, D341, D351, D441, D451: first direction D42, D52, D242, D252, D342, D352, D442, D452: second direction D243, D443: Third party D61, D261, D361, D461: first length direction D62, D262, D362, D462: second length direction D63, D263, D363, D463: third length direction L11, L21, L31, L41: first length L12, L22, L32, L42: second length L13, L23, L33, L43: third length OL11, OL21, OL31, OL41: first contour OL12, OL22, OL32, OL42: second contour OL13, OL23, OL33, OL43: third contour OL14, OL24, OL34, OL44: open contour P11: Location P12: Operating position P421: Open position P422: Closed position PS: Electric power supply RG1, RG2, RG3, RG4: area RP11, RP21, RP31, RP41: reference plane RP12, RP22, RP32, RP42: additional reference plane RP14, RP24, RP34, RP44: insert into the opening plane SW1, SW2, SW3: switch U1, U2, U3: user input WC1: Wired communicator WC2: wireless communicator WS: Electric wiring structure

With reference to the following detailed description and considering the accompanying drawings, a more complete evaluation of the present invention and its many accompanying advantages will be more clearly understood.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an operating device according to a first embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation view of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is another perspective view of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a side elevation view of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line IV-IV in Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a receiving structure of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a plan view of a fixing frame and an attachment member of the receiving structure illustrated in Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the containing structure of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 8 is another exploded perspective view of the receiving structure of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 9 is another exploded perspective view of a receiving structure of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line X-X in Fig. 4.

Fig. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line XI-XI in Fig. 4.

Fig. 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line XII-XII in Fig. 4.

FIG. 13 is another exploded perspective view of an accommodation structure of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 1, and a cross-sectional view of a main body of the accommodation structure.

Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the main body of the accommodating structure along the line XIV-XIV in Fig. 4.

Fig. 15 is another cross-sectional view of the main body of the containing structure along the line XV-XV in Fig. 4.

Fig. 16 is another cross-sectional view of the main body of the containing structure along the line XVI-XVI in Fig. 14.

Fig. 17 is a side elevation view of the main body of the containing structure illustrated in Fig. 14.

Fig. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 1.

FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the main body of the accommodating structure illustrated in FIG. 14.

Fig. 20 is a block diagram of the human-powered vehicle including the operating device (wireless communication) shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 21 is a block diagram of the human-powered vehicle of the operating device (wireless communication) shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 22 is a perspective view of an operating device according to the second embodiment.

Fig. 23 is a side elevational view of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 22.

Fig. 24 is a top view of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 22.

FIG. 25 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line XXV-XXV in FIG. 23. FIG.

FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view of a receiving structure of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 22. FIG.

Fig. 27 is another exploded perspective view of the receiving structure of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 22.

Fig. 28 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line XXVIII-XXVIII in Fig. 25.

Figure 29 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line XXIX-XXIX in Figure 25.

Fig. 30 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line XXX-XXX in Fig. 25.

FIG. 31 is another exploded perspective view of the accommodating structure of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 22.

32 is a partial cross-sectional view of a main body of the containing structure along the line XXXII-XXXII in FIG. 25.

FIG. 33 is another cross-sectional view of the main body of the containing structure along the line XXXIII-XXXIII in FIG. 25. FIG.

FIG. 34 is another cross-sectional view of the main body of the containing structure along the line XXXIV-XXXIV in FIG. 32. FIG.

FIG. 35 is a perspective view of the main body of the accommodating structure illustrated in FIG. 32. FIG.

Fig. 36 is a side elevational view of the main body as viewed from a direction perpendicular to an attachment surface of the main body when the receiving structure illustrated in Fig. 32 is exemplified.

Fig. 37 is another cross-sectional view of the main body of the accommodating structure along the line XXXVII-XXXVII in Fig. 36;

Fig. 38 is a perspective view of an operating device according to the third embodiment.

Fig. 39 is a side elevational view of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 38;

Fig. 40 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line XL-XL in Fig. 38;

FIG. 41 is an exploded perspective view of a receiving structure of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 38. FIG.

FIG. 42 is another exploded perspective view of the receiving structure of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 38. FIG.

Fig. 43 is a partial cross-sectional view of the containing structure of the operating device along the line XLIII-XLIII in Fig. 40.

FIG. 44 is a partial cross-sectional view of the containing structure of the operating device along the line XLIV-XLIV in FIG. 40. FIG.

FIG. 45 is a partial cross-sectional view of the containing structure of the operating device along the line XLV-XLV in FIG. 40. FIG.

FIG. 46 is a partial cross-sectional view of the containing structure of the operating device along the line XLVI-XLVI in FIG. 40. FIG.

Fig. 47 is a partial cross-sectional view of the main body of the containing structure of the operating device along the line XLVII-XLVII in Fig. 40.

Fig. 48 is a partial cross-sectional view of the main body of the containing structure of the operating device along the line XLVIII-XLVIII in Fig. 40.

Fig. 49 is a partial cross-sectional view of the main body of the containing structure of the operating device along the line XLIX-XLIX in Fig. 47;

FIG. 50 is a side elevation view of the main body of the containing structure illustrated in FIG. 47. FIG.

FIG. 51 is a perspective view of the containing structure of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 38. FIG.

Fig. 52 is a side elevational view of an operating device according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 53 is a front view of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 52. FIG.

Fig. 54 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line LIV-LIV in Fig. 57.

FIG. 55 is an exploded perspective view of a receiving structure of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 52. FIG.

FIG. 56 is a top view of the accommodating structure of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 52. FIG.

Fig. 57 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line LVII-LVII in Fig. 54;

FIG. 58 is a perspective view of the holding structure fixing frame of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 52. FIG.

Fig. 59 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line LIX-LIX in Fig. 54;

Fig. 60 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along the line LX-LX in Fig. 54;

Fig. 61 is a partial cross-sectional view of the main body of the containing structure of the operating device along the line LXI-LXI in Fig. 54.

Fig. 62 is a partial cross-sectional view of the main body of the containing structure of the operating device along the line LXII-LXII in Fig. 54.

Fig. 63 is a partial cross-sectional view of the main body of the containing structure of the operating device along the line LXIII-LXIII in Fig. 54.

Fig. 64 is a side elevation view of the main body of the containing structure illustrated in Fig. 54.

Figure 65 is a perspective view of an operating device according to a modification.

Figure 66 is a side elevational view of an operating device according to another modification.

Fig. 67 is a side elevational view of an operating device according to another modification.

Fig. 68 is a side elevational view of an operating device according to another modification.

Fig. 69 is a top elevational view of a receiving structure of an operating device according to another modification.

Fig. 70 is a top elevational view of a receiving structure of an operating device according to another modification.

Fig. 71 is an exploded side elevation view of the containing structure of the operating device illustrated in Fig. 70;

Fig. 72 is a partial cross-sectional view of a receiving structure of an operating device according to another modification.

Fig. 73 is a side elevational view of an operating device according to another modification.

Fig. 74 is a partial cross-sectional view of an operating device according to another modification.

Fig. 75 is a side elevational view of an electric device according to another modification.

2: human-powered vehicles

3: the handlebar

4: Hydraulic hose

10: Operation or electric device

12: Base member

14: Operating components

14A: Proximal part

14B: Distal part

16: first end part

18: second end part

20: grip part

24: pivot axis

26: Hydraulic unit

28: Grasp the cover

30: Fixed connection structure

32: With fixture

40: power supply

42: Circuit

43: containment structure

44: containment part

44C: Circuit accommodating part

44P: Power supply receiving part

46: base body

54: main body

55: attachment member

A1: pivot axis

BC1: Operated device

BC2: Electric component

BC3: Additional electric components

CN: Connector

D1: longitudinal direction

P11: Location

P12: Operating position

SW1, SW2, SW3: switch

Claims (17)

An operating device for human-powered vehicles, including: A base member including a power supply receiving part configured to receive a power supply extending along a reference plane; and The circuit is configured to the base member to extend along an additional reference plane that intersects the reference plane. For example, the operating device of item 1 in the scope of patent application, including: The reference plane and the additional reference plane cross each other to define a crossing angle, and The crossing angle is equal to or less than 150 degrees. For example, the operating device of item 2 of the scope of patent application, of which: The crossing angle is equal to or greater than 30 degrees. For example, the operating device of item 1 in the scope of patent application includes: An operating member is pivotally connected to the base member about a pivot axis. For example, the operation device of item 4 of the scope of patent application, including: At least one of the reference plane and the additional reference plane extends along the pivot axis. For example, the operating device of item 4 of the scope of patent application, including: At least one of the reference plane and the additional reference plane crosses the pivot axis. For example, the operating device of item 4 of the scope of patent application, including: The base member includes A first end part arranged to be connected to a handlebar, A second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and A gripping part is arranged between the first end part and the second end part. For example, the operating device of item 7 of the scope of patent application, of which: At least a part of at least one of the power supply accommodating part and the circuit is disposed on the second end part of the base member. For example, the operating device of item 7 of the scope of patent application, of which: In a fixed state where the first end portion has been connected to the handlebar, at least a part of one of the power supply accommodating portion and the circuit is disposed on the other of the power supply accommodating portion and the circuit . For example, the operating device of item 7 of the scope of patent application, of which: When viewed along the pivot axis, at least a part of one of the power supply receiving portion and the circuit overlaps the pivot axis. For example, the operating device of item 7 of the scope of patent application, of which: One of the power supply accommodating part and the circuit is closer to the operating member than the other of the power supply accommodating part and the circuit. For example, the operating device of item 4 of the scope of patent application, including: The base member includes a first side surface and a second side surface, The second side surface is arranged on the opposite side of the first side surface along the pivot axis, and One of the power supply accommodating part and the circuit is at least partially disposed on one of the first side surface and the second side surface. For example, the operating device of item 1 in the scope of patent application, including: The power supply accommodating part includes: A first inner surface extending along the reference plane and having a first contour, the contour defining a first area when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the reference plane, and An insertion opening extending along an insertion opening plane that is not parallel to the reference plane, the insertion opening having an opening contour, the contour defining an insertion opening area when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the insertion opening plane, and The first area is larger than the insertion opening area. For example, the operating device of item 13 of the scope of patent application, of which: The power supply accommodating part includes an accommodating space and a second inner surface extending along the reference plane, The insertion opening area is defined between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, and The accommodating space is at least partially defined between the first inner surface and the second inner surface. For example, the operating device of item 14 in the scope of patent application, of which: The power supply receiving portion includes a third inner surface extending between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, The power supply receiving portion is at least partially defined by the first inner surface, the second inner surface, and the third inner surface, and The third inner surface includes a facing portion facing the insertion opening. Such as the operating device of item 15 of the scope of patent application, including An electrical contact, which is disposed in at least one of the first inner surface, the second inner surface, and the third inner surface, and the third inner surface is accommodated in the power supply accommodating portion at the power supply The power supply can be contacted in the middle state. For example, the operating device of item 1 in the scope of patent application, including: The circuit includes at least one of a communicator, an antenna, a notification unit, and a controller.

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